Project Architect / Architectural Designer

STV, a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm, is seeking a Project Architect / Architectural Designer to join our team in Boston, MA. In this role, you will contribute to innovative projects and pursuits across the greater Boston region in a broad range of market sectors including transportation, infrastructure, justice, health and wellness, and science and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architectural and engineering teams to develop design solutions and prepare construction documents.
• Support projects through all phases from concept through construction administration.
• Prepare and oversee architectural plans that integrate engineering disciplines, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.
• Perform technical design analysis including systems, layouts, and detailing.
• Conduct research for specifications and coordinate with manufacturers and outside consultants.
• Perform code analysis, material selection, and technical design in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct site visits, prepare field reports and assist with inspections if required.
• Coordinate across disciplines to meet project schedules and deliverables.

Required Experience

• Professional degree in Architecture (M.Arch preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of project experience focused on (some of) the specific market sectors listed above is preferred.
• Licensed Architect preferred (MA or ability to obtain licensure).
• Proficiency in Revit BIM modeling, ACC Cloud collaboration between discipline models,
• AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
• Strong design, detailing, and graphic presentation skills
• Knowledge of IBC, NFPA, and Massachusetts codes.

Essential Duties

• Work independently with strategic collaboration and oversight from senior staff
• Lead design coordination and define technical approaches.
• Mentor junior staff and support team development.
• Perform architectural analysis and develop detailed documentation.
• Serve as quality control reviewer of design packages of other staff members.
• Participate in construction administration (RFIs, submittals).
• Ensure compliance with codes and project standards.

Compensation Range $102,094.36 - $116,679.27

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.