Architect in Saint Louis

Energy Jobline ZR; Saint Louis (OK); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible time off

Hybrid work schedule

ESOP

Parental leave

Volunteer program

Matched retirement funds

Job summary

BSA’s St. Louis studio seeks an Architect to shape environments that support healing, learning, and discovery.

You’ll work with a senior architect to deliver projects, translate complex program requirements into inspiring design, and oversee design documentation to ensure clarity and alignment with the project vision. With 10+ years of experience and a strong sustainability mindset, you’ll influence project outcomes while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• Registered Architect with current NCARB certification.
• 10+ years of architectural experience, preferably in healing/learning environments.
• Experience managing scope, budget and schedule across project sizes.
• Knowledge of sustainability strategies and rating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and coordinate with senior architects on project delivery.
• Translate client needs into innovative, functional design solutions.
• Oversee preparation of design documentation and project detailing.
• Coordinate across disciplines to align with project vision and timelines.
• Mentor emerging architects and share design thinking insights.
• Participate in reviews and lead design discussions to elevate quality.

Skills

Architectural design

Project coordination

Mentoring

Sustainability expertise

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Licensed Architect (NCARB)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Bluebeam

InDesign

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

BSA is seeking an Architect to join our St. Louis studio. In this role, you will take a leading hand in shaping environments that support healing, learning, and discovery. You will contribute to impactful projects where design excellence and purpose go hand in hand.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with Senior Architect to deliver projects.
• Architectural design and planning process on projects. Assist in client engagement through all processes and tools.
• Translate complex programmatic and client needs into innovative, functional, and inspiring design solutions.
• Oversee the preparation of design documentation, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout while aligning conceptual design objectives with project specific detailing.
• Coordinate and support the architectural design delivery process across all disciplines ensuring all team members are working in coordination with the project vision
• Participate in project reviews and lead design discussions that elevate the quality of work.
• Balance creativity with project constraints, including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor emerging architects and share insights around design thinking and project storytelling.
• Engage in lessons learned reviews to continuously improve design outcomes.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Licensure: Registered Architect with current registration. NCARB certification .
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of architectural experience. Prior work in healing, learning, or discovery environments . Focus in more detail on the horizontal nature of a project.
  • Experience on all sizes of projects .
  • Manage project specific, scope, budget, and schedule.
  • A point of view on the future of architecture and awareness of current trends and innovation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability strategies and associated rating systems.

• Computer Skills: Microsd; Architecture CAD, Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam; Graphic Software: InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other transformative design tools.oft Teams environment, including Co-Pilot, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Large Models (LLM's), familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint .

Why BSA?

At BSA, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm recently recognized by Zweig Group as one of the2025 Best Firms To Work Forand aTop 25 Hot Firm, you'll have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative environment.Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits from day one (medical, dental, vision)
• Flexible time off (FTO) and paid parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule
• Volunteer time and giving back program
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and matched retirement funds
• Collaborative design studios with modern tools and support

Why You'll Thrive at BSA:

Our core values shape our culture and our design approach:

• We Are Purposeful – We create environments that inspire and support people doing important work.
• We Are Learners – We embrace design exploration and evolution.
• We Are Owners – We take responsibility for design quality, team success, and firm growth.
• We Are Ideal Team Players – We work humbly and collaboratively to deliver impactful design solutions.

If you’re passionate about design and excited by projects that serve a greater purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

BSA is an equal opportunity employer.