Architect

TEEMA; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

11 paid holidays

Annual bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Additional retirement benefits

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking Architects and Architects-in-Training to join our Sacramento team in a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). The roles involve developing designs, managing projects from design to construction administration, and coordinating with clients and consultants.

Architect I/II requires licensure with 5–8 years of experience (up to 10 considered); Architect-in-Training requires architectural education and relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with 5–8 years of experience (up to ~10 years) for Architect I/II.
• Architect-in-Training: architectural education and relevant experience; 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural designs, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Manage projects from initial design through construction administration.
• Coordinate 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.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Architectural education

Licensure not required for AIT

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

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

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.

• Architect I/II: $90,000–$121,000 annually.


• Architect-in-Training: $85,000–$101,000 annually.


• 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.