Job Description

The Opportunity

Design Meaningful Spaces. Grow Your Expertise. Advance Your Career.

At RS&H, we create places that improve how people live, work, travel, learn, and connect. Our Buildings team is seeking an experienced Architectural Associate III to join our collaborative practice and contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of impactful architectural projects.

This position is ideal for an architect who has developed strong technical and design capabilities and is ready to take on increased project responsibility. You'll work independently on project assignments, contribute to all phases of project delivery, and help develop creative, practical solutions that support client goals and project success.

As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll collaborate with architects, engineers, planners, and technical specialists while continuing to expand your project leadership, technical expertise, and professional growth.

In This Role, You Will:

• Perform architectural design, planning, and project development activities across all phases of project delivery
• Develop planning studies, design concepts, site evaluations, impact studies, and cost analyses
• Design complete projects, systems, components, or processes for less complex assignments and contribute to larger, more complex projects
• Prepare project documentation, analyses, reports, construction documents, and technical deliverables
• Develop and present drawings, renderings, visual aids, and client presentations
• Participate in project planning, design development, construction document preparation, and construction administration activities
• Conduct quality control reviews and help ensure project milestones, schedules, and deliverables are achieved
• Identify project challenges and develop timely, innovative solutions
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery
• Remain current on applicable building codes, zoning regulations, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and other governing ordinances
• Provide technical guidance and project support to junior architects, designers, and technical staff
• May lead discipline-specific efforts or small multidisciplinary teams while ensuring adherence to project requirements and company standard

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated architectural professional who combines strong technical skills, design expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering quality work for clients and project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 7 years of relevant architectural experience
• Experience supporting the design and delivery of architectural projects through multiple phases of development
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision on project assignments
• Experience preparing construction documents, technical drawings, analyses, and project reports
• Proficiency with architectural production software and construction document production
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, project delivery processes, and building systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Ability to evaluate project challenges and develop practical, effective solutions
• Experience coordinating project tasks and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program
• Eligible to sit for the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE)
• Experience working on commercial, institutional, healthcare, aviation, transportation, or public-sector projects
• Experience leading portions of projects or coordinating small project teams
• Experience presenting design concepts and technical information to clients and stakeholders

Why Join RS&H?

At RS&H, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while developing your technical expertise and leadership capabilities alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals. As a 100% employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm, we believe in investing in our people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth and success.

What Sets RS&H Apart

• Employee ownership that allows you to share in the success of the firm
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful and technically challenging projects
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary project teams
• A culture focused on mentorship, professional development, and career growth
• Exposure to diverse project types and clients across multiple markets
• A commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and exceptional client service
• The opportunity to grow your project leadership responsibilities and architectural expertise

Industry Recognition

• ENR Top 500 Design Firm
• Nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and consulting practice
• Award-winning projects across transportation, aviation, infrastructure, healthcare, and commercial markets
• Recognized for innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence

Join RS&H and help create innovative architectural solutions while growing your expertise, expanding your leadership skills, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

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The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.