Project Architect or Architectural Staff (Healthcare)

MHTN Architects; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Salt Lake City is seeking a Project Architect or Architectural Staff with over 6 years of experience, particularly in healthcare architecture. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to collaborate on innovative design solutions. Candidates should have strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to sustainable design practices. The role includes competitive salary and benefits, with flexibility for remote work up to two days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Suite of insurance benefits

401k with 5% employer match

Annual bonus opportunity

Professional development resources

Flexible Paid Time Off

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial architecture experience, especially in healthcare.
• Proven experience in healthcare architecture or strong technical proficiency.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of building codes and healthcare regulations.
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams through all phases of design.
• Lead design discussions and stakeholder meetings.
• Solve complex design challenges and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with landscape architects and planners.
• Support project documentation with Project Managers.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Job description

Overview

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MHTN Architects is seeking a passionate and skilled architectural professional to join our Healthcare market sector team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, design-forward environment that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact. We welcome both licensed architects (Project Architect) and non-licensed professionals (Architectural Staff) with 6+ years of commercial architecture experience, especially those with healthcare project expertise or advanced technical skills.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with a team of experienced healthcare designers through all phases of design—from schematic to construction administration.
• Lead and contribute to design discussions, stakeholder meetings, and team pin-ups to shape innovative, community-centered solutions.
• Apply your technical expertise to solve complex design challenges, ensuring quality and compliance with healthcare standards.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams including landscape architects, interior designers, and planners.
• Support project documentation and production in partnership with Project Managers.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in healthcare architecture or strong technical proficiency in building systems and detailing.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey design intent and technical information.
• Deep understanding of building codes, life safety, accessibility standards, and healthcare-specific regulations.
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams.
• A commitment to sustainable and socially responsible design practices.

We Offer

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience. This position is salary-based and overtime exempt.
• Suite of insurance benefits (Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and more).
• Cafeteria Plan (pre-tax benefits including Flexible Spending Account options and a Health Savings Account with an employer match).
• 401k with 5% employer match.
• Annual bonus opportunity for all employees.
• Access to company-paid Professional Development resources.
• Paid licensure and industry memberships.
• Physical Activity Incentive.
• Annual Paid Time Off for Volunteering.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedules (ability to work from home up to two days a week).

About MHTN

MHTN Architects creates memorable and meaningful places for people. Established in 1923, we are an intermountain west Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Planning firm committed to a culture of design excellence. We serve clients with expertise and innovation in Higher Education, Commercial, K-12 Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Civic, Cultural and Religious project design. With a staff size of 100, seven Core Values drive our actions: Design, Social & Environmental Responsibility, Teamwork, Technical Excellence, Empowerment, Respect, and Service. MHTN Architects is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.