Architect — Level 1 | BBCO

AIA Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,010; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Inclusive office environment

Work-life balance

Growth investment

Impactful projects

Job summary

AIA Ohio in Columbus is seeking a licensed Architect – Level 1 to participate in architectural work across various projects, including education, residential, and mixed-use buildings.

You will perform design assignments, conduct analyses, and collaborate on project direction. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience, a professional degree in Architecture, and proficiency in tools like Revit and AutoCAD. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in an architectural practice.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform architectural design assignments.
• Conduct analyses of design and planning studies.
• Prepare project specifications and develop design layouts.
• Write reports, plans, cost estimates, and calculations.
• Collaborate actively with team members.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Collaborative, ego-free spirit

Education

Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Standard project delivery software

Job description

Licensed | 3–5 Years Experience | Columbus, OH (In-Office) | $65,000–$79,010

At BBCO, we have an Eye to Elevate — not just in the buildings we design, but in the careers we build. Founded in 2009 with a vision for great people doing great work in an inclusive, relaxed environment, we challenge the architecture industry from the inside out. We are as creative as we are accurate, as fun as we are dedicated. If you’re a licensed architect ready to make your mark on work that truly matters, we want to hear from you.

THE ROLE

As an Architect – Level 1, you will participate in architectural work across projects of moderate size and complexity, spanning education, residential, and mixed‑use building types. You will bring technical precision and design ambition in equal measure, contributing to a collaborative team that never settles for good enough.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Independently perform architectural design assignments on projects of moderate size and complexity
• Conduct analyses of design, planning, and occupancy studies; develop design layouts
• Prepare project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data
• Write reports, plans, cost estimates, and calculations
• Collaborate actively with team members, bringing your full self and sharing sight on project direction
• Research and record information in support of assigned project work

WHAT YOU BRING

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)
• 3–5 years of professional experience in an architectural practice
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and standard project delivery software
• A detail‑oriented mindset with the drive to build and re‑build until it’s right
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, ego‑free spirit that thrives in a team‑first environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary: $65,000–$79,010 (commensurate with experience)
• Inclusive, design‑forward office environment in Columbus, OH
• A culture of persistent progress — we invest in your growth as much as you do
• Work that has real impact across education, residential, and mixed‑use sectors
• A team that is as fun as it is dedicated, with a genuine work‑life balance