Senior Architect

Facade Today; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing benefits

EAP

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead key technical design and coordination for large-scale industrial projects in Sunnyvale, CA. You will mentor junior staff and ensure code compliance and integrated delivery across disciplines.

With 8+ years in architecture and licensed status, you will manage multiple projects, liaison with engineers, and provide technical direction to ensure high-quality, compliant outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Architecture or related field.
• Licensed Architect required.
• 8+ years in architecture, senior level.
• Experience with A/E or EPCM firms.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and code compliance knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and apply advanced architectural design principles to contract documents.
• Provide senior-level expertise in design layout, building code analysis, materials selection, detailing, and reports.
• Evaluate technical performance of materials and systems for industrial/high-tech facilities.
• Lead development of design presentations, drawing packages, and construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with zoning, codes, and standards across project docs.
• Manage architectural scope across multiple concurrent projects, meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Coordinate closely with project engineers, internal teams, and external stakeholders for integrated delivery.
• Mentor Architect/Designer I and II and developing staff.
• Support leadership in resolving design and technical issues during planning, design, and construction.

Skills

Architectural design

Leadership

Coordination

Code compliance

AutoCAD

Revit

Enscape

Photoshop

Bluebeam

MS Office

Education

Bachelors degree

Licensed Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Enscape

Photoshop

Bluebeam

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

About The Job

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join our Semiconductor Sector in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, you will report to the Architectural Department Manager and lead key technical design and coordination efforts for complex industrial projects. You will be responsible for the investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet client needs, while ensuring quality, code compliance, and integration across disciplines.

As a senior technical leader, you will provide architectural expertise in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects, independently applying advanced architectural principles and judgment throughout all phases of design and documentation. This role also includes providing technical leadership, oversight, and mentorship to junior architects and designers.

Experience with A/E or EPCM consulting firms supporting projects in cleanrooms, laboratories, semiconductor fabs, data centers, solar manufacturing, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical facilities is highly desirable.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead and apply advanced architectural design principles and practice-based graphical standards to contract documents.
• Provide senior-level expertise in design layout, building code analysis, material selection, specifications, detailing, and technical report writing.
• Evaluate and apply the technical performance of building materials and systems appropriate for complex industrial and high-tech facilities.
• Lead the development of design presentations, drawing packages, and construction documentation.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with zoning regulations, building codes, and applicable industry standards, coordinating requirements across project documentation.
• Manage and prioritize architectural scope across multiple concurrent projects, while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Coordinate closely with project engineers, internal design teams, and external stakeholders to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Lead the coordination of architectural systems with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process engineering teams.
• Provide technical direction, quality review, and mentorship to Architect/Designers I and II and other developing staff.
• Support project leadership in resolving design and technical issues during planning, design, and construction phases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Licensed Architect required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in architecture, with demonstrated experience in a similar senior-level role.
• Proven experience with A/E or EPCM firms, preferably supporting industrial, semiconductor, cleanroom, laboratory, or other advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction documentation, code compliance, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts, mentor junior staff, and work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and work effectively both independently and in a team environment, while supporting multiple projects.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of international building codes; experience with industrial facilities projects strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically complex environment.
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

• medical, dental, and vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• reward & recognition program
• wellbeing benefits
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement

We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.