Architect

Architect I/II & Architect-in-Training (AIT)

Location: Sacramento, CA

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 Days In-Office / 2 Days Remote

Salary: $85,000–$121,000, depending on experience and licensure

Employment: Direct Hire or Contract-to-Hire

About the Opportunity

A well established but growing architecture and engineering (AEC) firm is seeking Architects and Architects-in-Training to join its Sacramento team. Due to continued growth and an expanding project backlog, the firm is adding talented professionals who enjoy a highly professional but fun and collaborative environment, great mentorship structure, diverse projects, and opportunities for career advancement. Unlike firms specializing in a single sector, this organization offers exposure to a broad range of projects, including higher education, retail, grocery, healthcare, hospitality, government/civic, aviation, and commercial developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop architectural designs, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Manage projects from initial design through construction administration.
• Coordinate directly with clients, consultants, engineers, and contractors.
• Review drawings, submittals, and RFIs while ensuring quality control.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, cost-effective design solutions.
• Participate in site visits, project meetings, and construction coordination.
• Mentor junior architectural staff as experience allows.

Qualifications

• Architect I/II: Licensed Architect with ideally 5–8 years of experience (up to approximately 10 years considered).
• Architect-in-Training: Architectural education and relevant experience; professional licensure not required.
• Experience designing commercial, institutional, or other low-rise buildings .
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD ; Bluebeam experience preferred.
• Knowledge of construction documentation, building codes, and construction administration.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and coordinate multiple project stakeholders.

*** Experience in higher education, retail, healthcare, hospitality, government, or related sectors is especially desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Architect I/II: $90,000–$121,000 annually.
• Architect-in-Training: $85,000–$101,000 annually.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 office / 2 remote).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous PTO (approximately 4 weeks in the first year) plus 11 paid holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Additional retirement and company-sponsored benefits.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a growing, collaborative firm where you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, build direct client relationships, learn from experienced architects, and advance your career without getting lost in a large corporate environment.

Interested? Apply today! Qualified candidates should submit a resume and architectural portfolio for consideration.