Architectural Designer

SMRT Architects & Engineers; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 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

Job summary

A leading architectural firm based in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Licensed Architect/Architectural Designer to lead high-performance projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of construction drawings, proficiency in Revit, and a passion for mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance through design and construction phases, collaborating with regulatory agencies, and overseeing project budgets and schedules. The firm offers a flexible work environment, substantial paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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 if not yet licensed.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from design through construction, ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process.
• Develop program requirements and oversee construction budgets and schedules.

Skills

Construction document production

Revit proficiency

Project leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture

Job 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

• Lead architectural projects from design through construction, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards of design, performance, and compliance.
• Document and coordinate design across engineering disciplines.
• Research and review to ensure code and standards compliance.
• 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. 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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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