Staff Architect (3+ Years Experience)

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) employer match

Sustainability projects

Professional growth

CE support

Job summary

West Work, based in Boston, seeks an architectural professional to contribute from concept through construction, producing design development and construction documents, and leading BIM modeling in Revit.

The role emphasizes collaboration with consultants and clients, knowledge of building science and sustainable materials, and strong communication and presentation skills. The position offers a collaborative studio environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a professional architectural office.
• Architectural licensure or actively pursuing licensure.
• LEED Accreditation or Passive House Consultant Certification encouraged.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, and Bluebeam.
• Strong understanding of building science, sustainable technologies, and low-carbon materials.
• Familiarity with construction methods, building codes, and zoning regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from concept through construction
• Produce schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Lead and manage BIM modeling and drawing production in Revit
• Coordinate with consultants and internal team members
• Communicate with clients, collaborators, and consultants
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and material samples
• Perform construction administration tasks (RFIs, change orders, site visits)
• Support quality control across all aspects of design

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

SketchUp

Rhino

Bluebeam

Organization

Communication

Presentation

Education

Architectural licensure or licensure pursuit

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

• Contribute to projects from concept through construction
• Produce schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Lead and manage BIM modeling and drawing production in Revit
• Coordinate with consultants and internal team members
• Communicate with clients, collaborators, and consultants
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and material samples
• Perform construction administration tasks (RFIs, change orders, site visits)
• Support quality control across all aspects of design

Company

West Work

Location

Boston

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects from concept through construction
• Produce schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Lead and manage BIM modeling and drawing production in Revit
• Coordinate with consultants and internal team members
• Communicate with clients, collaborators, and consultants
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and material samples
• Perform construction administration tasks (RFIs, change orders, site visits)
• Support quality control across all aspects of design

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a professional architectural office
• Architectural licensure or actively pursuing licensure
• LEED Accreditation or Passive House Consultant Certification encouraged
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Excel
• Working knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, and Bluebeam
• Strong understanding of building science, sustainable technologies, and low-carbon materials
• Familiarity with construction methods, building codes, and zoning regulations
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

What We Offer

• Salary range: $65,000 - $73,000, commensurate with experience
• 100% Employer paid health, dental, vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick, and company holidays
• Retirement savings plan with 3% employer match
• Direct involvement in meaningful, sustainability-focused projects
• Exposure to all aspects of practice, from marketing to delivery in a collaborative studio environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education support