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Axp Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Architectural Associate II

Normal, IL · On-site

$61K - $75K/yr

As an Architectural Associate II, you will receive a well-rounded professional experience and AXP development. Posting Location: Normal, IL What You'll Do: * Assist in generating creative and ...

Architectural Associate II

Normal, IL · On-site

$61K - $75K/yr

As an Architectural Associate II, you will receive a well-rounded professional experience and AXP development. Posting Location: Normal, IL What You'll Do: * Assist in generating creative and ...

Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

NCARB AXP completion preferred. * Licensing exams in progress preferred. * LEED Certification preferred. Experience: * 5+ years related architecture experience. Skills/Competencies: * Proficiency in ...

Architect

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$80K - $110K/yr

NCARB AXP completion preferred. * Licensing exams in progress preferred. * LEED Certification preferred. Experience: * 5+ years related architecture experience. Skills/Competencies: * Proficiency in ...

Axp information

See Illinois salary details

$38.8K

$93.7K

$153.1K

How much do axp jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for axp in Illinois is $93,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,200.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an axp do?

As an AXP Participant, your daily duties often include assisting senior architects with design development, preparing construction documents, participating in client or team meetings, and conducting site visits. You'll be exposed to varied project phases, such as schematic design, construction administration, and project management tasks, all while documenting your experience for NCARB reporting. Collaboration is central, as you'll work closely with project architects, engineers, and other design professionals. This hands-on involvement helps you gain the broad experience required for licensure and a successful career in architecture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the axp position?

To thrive as an Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Participant, you need a degree in architecture or a related field, a strong understanding of design principles, and the ability to use industry-standard drafting and modeling software. Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) AXP system is essential, along with progress tracking toward licensure. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and effective time management are key soft skills for collaborating on projects and learning from mentors. These competencies are crucial because AXP is structured to prepare emerging professionals for architectural licensure by ensuring exposure to core practice areas and fostering a professional work ethic.

What is an axp?

An AXP job typically refers to a role within the Architect Experience Program (AXP), which is a training requirement for becoming a licensed architect. The AXP, overseen by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), helps aspiring architects gain essential experience in key practice areas. Jobs under AXP include internships or entry-level positions in architecture firms, where participants work under licensed architects to develop their skills. Completion of AXP is required before taking the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).

What are the most commonly searched types of Axp jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Axp jobs in Illinois are:

Infographic showing various Axp job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $93,659 per year, or $45 per hour.

Architectural Associate - Entry-Level

Farnsworth Group

Springfield, IL • On-site

$56K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Architectural Associate - Entry-Level in the posting location below. In this role you will assist Project Managers by completing project design solutions for a wide variety of public and private sector projects. The position provides drawing support using a variety of graphics software and media, learning to prepare construction documents, beginning to learn client relations, and performing routine design tasks and project administrative tasks like writing reports. As an Architectural Associate, you will receive a well-rounded AXP experience for NCARB.
Posting Location for this role: Springfield, IL
What You'll Do:
  • Visit project sites to review and document existing conditions
  • Prepare early schematic presentation design model, illustrations and renderings
  • Assist in preparing detailed drawings for construction representations of architecture designs
  • Collaborate with our BIM/CAD Management Group

What You'll Need:
  • Master's Degree in Architecture, preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, required; degree must be from a NAAB accredited university
  • 0-2 years of professional experience
  • Experience with SketchUp, Photoshop, and Rhino preferred
  • Proficient use of Revit required as well as computer graphic and 3D modeling experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Who We Are
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification-thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Featured benefits and perks include:
  • 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Mentoring Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Pet Insurance Plan
  • Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.
Salary Range: $56,000 - $64,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
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