PROJECT ARCHITECTS

AIA Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k matching

Paid time off + closed week around the

Parental leave

License/AIA membership reimbursement

Job summary

Nelsen Partners in Austin, TX is seeking a talented Project Architect to join our design-focused studio. The candidate will contribute to high-quality commercial projects and work closely with our design teams to deliver innovative spaces.

We value collaboration, detail orientation, and a commitment to design excellence. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, award-winning firm.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience working with complex commercial projects including mixed-use, multi-family or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of building technologies, construction methods, details, codes & specifications.
• Proficiency with Revit and the listed software tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a high-energy team environment.
• Licensure preferred but not required.

Skills

8+ years experience

Team collaboration

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Newforma

Speclink

SketchUp

Adobe CC

MS Office

Job description

PROJECT ARCHITECTS

NELSEN PARTNERS

Nelsen Partners, a designed-focused architecture & planning firm, is seeking qualified professionals to join our Austin, TX studio. Nelsen Partners is distinguished by the quality of our work, passion of our design teams, and dedication to our clients. Please visit us at http://www.nelsenpartners.com to learn more about our firm, culture, and award-winning projects.

ROLE

We are looking for talented and dedicated Project Architects driven by a passion for design excellence, high quality buildings and spaces, collaboration, and professional development.

Requirements

• Experience – 8+ years working with complex commercial projects, including mixed‑use, multi‑family or hospitality
• Technical Knowledge – strong knowledge of building technologies, construction methods, details, codes & specifications
• Software Proficiency – Revit required, Bluebeam, Newforma, Speclink, SketchUp, Adobe CC, MS Office
• Communication – successful communicator & collaborator in a high‑energy team environment
• Licensure – preferred, but not required

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive benefits – Medical/dental/vision insurance; 401k matching; paid time off + closed week between Christmas and New Year’s; paid parental leave; license/AIA membership reimbursement; paid parking/transit; etc.
• Flexibility – Alternative work hours, weekly flex‑time, and a compressed work week option
• Professional development & growth – Knowledge building, continuing education opportunities, and project‑level mentorship
• Team diversity & engagement – 80+ talented professionals across both studios and growing, with frequent opportunities for collaboration and socializing
• Competitive compensation

CONTACT

Nelsen Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.