Architectural Designer

SMRT Inc; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

6 weeks of paid time off

Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with automatic company contribution

Education and training assistance

Reimbursement for Architect Registration Exam (ARE)

Job summary

A design and architecture firm in Minnesota is seeking a Licensed Architect/Architectural Designer to lead transformative projects that elevate communities. In this role, you'll guide architectural projects ensuring the highest design standards and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Architecture, a Master's degree, and at least 5 years of professional experience. The firm offers a flexible work environment and generous benefits, including 6 weeks of paid time off and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong command of construction drawings and document production workflows.
• Confidence leading project meetings with design teams, clients, and consultants.
• Commitment to completing the ARE and acquiring an architect's license.

Responsibilities

• Guide architectural projects from start to finish.
• Lead documentation and design coordination across engineering disciplines.
• Ensure code and standards compliance through thorough research and review.
• Manage project communications, including meeting notes and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior architectural staff and foster professional growth.

Skills

Construction drawings

Project leadership

Revit proficiency

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture

Job description

Description

Licensed Architect/Architectural Designer at SMRT — Design with Purpose

Are you ready to shape the future of high-performance environments?

At SMRT, we don’t just design buildings—we create spaces that elevate communities, drive innovation, and solve complex challenges. As our next licensed Architect, you’ll lead transformative projects that blend technical precision with creative vision. Your work will influence how people experience the built environment, from concept through construction.

What You’ll Do

You’ll guide architectural projects from start to finish, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards of design, performance, and compliance.

• Lead documentation and design coordination across engineering disciplines
• Ensure code and standards compliance through thorough research and review
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process
• Manage project communications, including meeting notes, cost estimates, and agency feedback
• Develop program requirements and oversee construction budgets and schedules
• Lead the production of construction drawings
• Facilitate collaboration among project teams, clients, and consultants
• Uphold quality control standards and conduct peer reviews of complex projects
• Mentor junior architectural staff and foster professional growth
• Advance in specialized areas such as Design, Technical Leadership, Sustainability, Project Delivery, and Construction Administration

What Makes SMRT Unique

We’re a team of architects, engineers, planners, and professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges through design. Our clients bring us first-of-a-kind opportunities, tight deadlines, and ambitious goals—and we respond with curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. We engage our full design team from the start to define outcomes, sustainability targets, and stretch goals that guide every project. Founded in 1884, SMRT carries a legacy of innovation into the future, focused on technically complex, high-performance environments that shape communities and enhance lives.

Here, your creativity thrives. Flexible work arrangements support your rhythm. Wellness benefits reflect our belief that health starts with our team. And professional development is part of the journey. We cultivate an inclusive and supportive workplace where people feel fulfilled, challenged, and accepted. We listen, question, design, and deliver—together.

For more information on who we are and what we do, please visit smrtinc.com/careers

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• 6 weeks of paid time off (vacation, sick, community service)
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with automatic company contribution
• Education and training assistance
• Reimbursement for Architect Registration Exam (ARE) with passing score
• Licensure renewal reimbursement

What You Bring

• A strong command of construction drawings and document production workflows
• Confidence leading project meetings with design teams, clients, and consultants
• Proficiency in Revit
• Commitment to completing the ARE and acquiring an architect's license if not yet licensed
• Commitment to maintaining continuing education credits for licensure
• A passion for mentoring and developing junior staff

Requirements

• Licensed or actively pursuing licensure in ME, MA, or NY
• Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent undergraduate degree plus a Master of Architecture
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience