Computer Architecture Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Let's Do great things-Together
At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We're a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you'll feel at home here.
Why This Role Matters
As an Architect with 8-15 years of experience building client relationships and design leadership you'll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference-from concept through completion. You'll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve.
What You'll Do
As the first architect in our Madison, WI office, you will be a key contributor in expanding our architectural practice there. We seek professionals with business development experience who have established client relationships in Madison. Experience with Higher Education / Civic / Government work is preferred.

• Lead architectural design and project management efforts for projects primarily focusing on higher education, civic, and government clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the entire Shive-Hattery ecosystem on local, regional, and national projects.
• Creating and then implementing business development strategies to grow relationships, win new work, and expand the Shive-Hattery architectural practice locally and regionally.

Requirements
You don't need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you're excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

• Completed an accredited professional degree program with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in architecture or have equivalent education and experience
• Licensed to practice architecture in the State of Wisconsin (licenses in other states are valued)
• Have proven experience in relationship building, business development, winning work, and leading project teams through every phase of the design process through construction.
• Developed excellent communication skills which set you apart in the profession
• Continuously demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process
• Have led project stakeholder engagement sessions with owners, user, and community groups
• Are self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently adding great value to your role, while understanding, and supporting the importance of collaboration across project teams and disciplines
• Embrace building, nurturing, and growing a winning culture at Shive-Hattery with the teams you collaborate with

What will make you stand out

• Strong integration of design + technology workflows
• Ability to lead coordination across disciplines digitally
• Client-facing presentation skills using visualization tools
• Ownership of project delivery systems

Our Commitment to You
Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That's why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work - including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we're committed to helping you build a lasting career.
Who We Are
Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You'll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You're looking to build something great. So are we.
Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver's license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sitesReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and interests, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us design what matters to make the world a better place. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:
To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.