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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 a Design Professional - Architecture with 3+ years of experience 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   

• Participate and contribute to design discussions, idea generation, collaboration, and design work in drawing, model and 3D image formats
• Production and coordination of design process and technical documents under the direction of a licensed design professional.
• Creation of graphical images
• Design and detailing in Revit
• Attend project and client meetings with design professionals
• Interact with and be a representative of the company with clients and contractors as it relates to on-going projects
• Work under the direction of the Studio Leader this position performs a variety of duties associated with design expertise on a variety of project types, assisting in achieving desired client satisfaction, and business results.

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.

• Entry level position and applies to individuals with approximately 3 years of experience
• Completion of accredited professional degree program with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture, or equivalent in appropriate education and experience
• Knowledge of design of architectural systems, construction documentation and associated technology
• A demonstrated aptitude for critical, creative thinking associated with complex problem solving and design.
• A demonstrable understanding of architectural detailing, putting together construction documentation, life safety code, and accessibility requirements.      
• Proven communication skills. 
• Previous experience working as a member of an architectural or multi-discipline team, taking a project from design through construction. Some experience leading a small team is preferred. 

What will make you stand out 

• Candidate should have a strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit. 
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Sketch, and Enscape are beneficial but not required. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• We are looking for a self-motivated, creative professional interesting in and capable of working independently to solve complex problems while working effectively with team members both local and remote. 

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 sites. Reasonable 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.