Hybrid Architectural Designer — Sustainable Design & BIM

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO (15 days)

Simple IRA 3% match

Mentorship and licensure support

Professional development stipend

Volunteer days

Job summary

Placework in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an Architectural Designer or licensed Architect with 5+ years of experience who loves design, communicates ideas clearly, and wants to grow with a team that invests in them.

Join a Certified B Corporation with a collaborative studio culture. The role emphasizes rigorous design development, Revit production, client coordination, site visits, and advancing sustainability through the firm’s Climate Action Plan and AIA 2030 commitment.

Qualifications

• B.Arch, M.Arch, or a bachelor’s degree in a related design field
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Working toward licensure (preferred)
• Strong design, communication, and visualization skills, shown in your portfolio
• Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with energy modeling, carbon accounting, and/or rendering with Twin Motion is a plus
• Interest in sustainable design, through education, experience, or both
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage your own time and tasks

Responsibilities

• Work on several projects at once, from Pre-Design through Construction Administration
• Contribute to a rigorous design process, developing concepts through sketches, drawings, and models, by hand and by computer, that tell a clear and compelling design narrative.
• Use Revit to produce technical drawings and high-performance building envelope details
• Work directly with clients, consultants, and contractors, and join site visits
• Support our Climate Action Plan and AIA 2030 Commitment through research and documentation
• Contribute to project management, client presentations, proposal writing, and marketing efforts
• Help shape our BIM and graphic standards and office procedures

Skills

Design

Communication

Visualization

Time Management

Education

B.Arch, M.Arch, or a bachelor’s degree in a related design field

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Twin Motion

Energy Modeling

Job description

Placework in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an Architectural Designer or licensed Architect with 5+ years of experience who loves design, communicates ideas clearly, and wants to grow with a team that invests in them.

Join a Certified B Corporation with a collaborative studio culture. The role emphasizes rigorous design development, Revit production, client coordination, site visits, and advancing sustainability through the firm’s Climate Action Plan and AIA 2030 commitment.