Registered Architect

Job Overview

You will join the Design Group as a Registered Architect, working with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve complex industrial and manufacturing design challenges.

As part of our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice, you will partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject‑matter experts to deliver high‑quality solutions with consistency and accuracy.

• Work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for clients.
• Prepare architectural designs and construction documents for industrial facility interior and exterior renovations as part of an integrated, multi‑disciplinary A/E team.
• Investigate and design building envelope systems, including all components of roofs and walls.
• Assist the owner or project manager in defining facility requirements/program for projects in advanced technologies, life science, pharma, and food and beverage design.
• Oversee the work of associate architects and designers.
• Lead the architectural design and multi‑disciplinary industrial and manufacturing project teams.
• Define industrial facility program requirements based on an understanding of the client’s production process flow and space environmental needs.
• Conduct code research specific to the project site, program, and proposed use.
• Create integrated solutions and communicate key concepts to the client.
• Develop the base plan and coordinate technical requirements with other engineering disciplines.
• Develop design intent based on client objectives.
• Research material options or alternative building methods as necessary.
• Develop specifications and direct the preparation of technical plans and related documents for permit acquisition and construction.
• Answer RFIs and review submittals and shop drawings throughout the pre‑construction and construction phases of the project.
• Manage and provide guidance to architectural designers.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

• Working knowledge of code studies/evaluations for life science facilities or hazardous/classified areas (preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of industrial/manufacturing architectural design experience with a proven ability to lead the facility design from the programming/concept phase through construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation.
• Minimum of five years of experience executing industrial projects in the advanced technologies and life science sectors (preferred).
• Food and beverage or heavy industrial/manufacturing project experience (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of local, state, and national building codes.
• Experience in developing construction documents for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or food and beverage industries (preferred).
• Experience designing greenfield facilities and renovating existing buildings.
• Experience designing ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces (preferred).
• Experience designing cold storage and refrigerated processing environments.
• Experience coordinating design with process engineers on industrial installations of production equipment (preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members and clients.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch).
• Registered Architect (RA) license.
• Master of Architecture (MArch) (preferred).
• NCARB license (preferred).

You will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships, including a First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

Feel like you are on the path to becoming a Registered Architect but are not quite there yet? We would love to connect with you to explore growth into a Design Group Engineering Consultant role.

Barry‑Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E‑Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening, and/or skills assessments.