Project Architect/Designer

Su Development; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Performance Bonuses

Paid Holidays – 10 Days Annually

Paid Time Off – 3 Weeks/Year

Paid Life Insurance - $ 10,000

Flexible Schedule

Commuter Benefits or Free Parking - $0

Job summary

Su Development, a Puget Sound design-build firm, is seeking a highly motivated architectural engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and brings a strong background in design and construction detailing for multi-family and mixed-use projects.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Engineering, 10+ years in architectural or construction fields, and deep knowledge of building systems, aluminum and glass cladding, and building envelope design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Engineering required.
• 10+ years in architectural or construction fields.
• Strong understanding of building systems and materials, especially aluminum and glass.
• Exterior cladding system and building envelope design.
• Expertise in building codes and regulatory standards.
• Over 8 years of proficiency in Revit, with a portfolio in construction documents.
• Expertise in Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, MS Office; strong sketching and rendering skills.
• Excellent verbal, graphic, technical, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design and construction detailing for fast-paced projects.
• Engage with consultants and trades effectively in a team setting.
• Create and review shop drawings for production; support project coordination.

Skills

Architectural engineering

Shop drawings development

Hand/digital sketching

Consultant coordination

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe CS

SketchUp

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1981, Su Development is a fully integrated design-build firm based in the Puget Sound region. As a self-reliant company, we serve as owner, developer, architect, general contractor, and property manager for our projects, enabling complete control over every stage of development. Our "master builder" approach fosters seamless collaboration between our in-house design and construction teams, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a unified vision from concept through completion. We are committed to transforming urban development through the creation of architecturally innovative, community-focused projects that embody simplicity in design and construction.

Over the past four decades, Su Development has successfully delivered six high-rise residential towers in downtown Bellevue, as well as a twin-tower residential community in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood. In addition, we are currently advancing a new mixed-use development in downtown Bellevue through the entitlement process, further expanding our portfolio of transformative urban projects.

Links to our recent projects:

Recent Projects - 2004 to 2026

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual with a strong background in architectural engineering, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a hands-on approach to design and construction detailing. Excellent verbal, graphic, technical, and written communication skills are crucial. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of concrete and steel construction methods and detailing, gained through both education and practical experience. The applicant must also demonstrate strong organizational skills, the capability to both give and receive direction effectively, and engage seamlessly with consultants and construction trades in a fast-paced setting. Experience in creating shop drawings for production will be highly valued.

Qualification

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in architectural or construction fields.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Engineering required
• Strong understanding of,
• building systems and materials, especially aluminum and glass
• exterior cladding system (window wall/ metal panels) and building envelope design
• manufactural aspects and tooling
• Expertise in building codes and regulatory standards.
• Over 8 years of proficiency in Revit, with a strong portfolio in construction documents and a preference for multi-family/mixed-use projects.
• Expertise in Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite, and both hand and digital sketching and rendering techniques.
• Exceptional design sensibility, blending creative thinking with robust technical knowledge. Valued experience in conceptual design across various scales, from detailed components to comprehensive planning.
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Paid Holidays – 10 Days Annually
• Paid Time Off – Starting at 3 Weeks/Year
• Paid Life Insurance - $ 10,000 Coverage
• Flexible Schedule
• Commuter Benefits or Free Parking - $100/Month

Base Salary Range

$90,000 – 120,000, based on experiences.