Project Architect LBYD Federal

Location: Knoxville, TN | Las Vegas, NV | Idaho Falls,
Title: Project Architect
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

LBYD Federal values large‑firm expertise and small‑firm responsiveness. We provide high‑quality engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we offer exciting, challenging projects for federal clients nationwide.

We support exceptional career growth through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. LBYD Federal maintains a 98% employee retention rate across Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities.

LBYD Federal provides a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and life insurance, a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program. We support the communities where we live and work through community fundraisers and volunteering.

Mid‑level architect responsible for leading small to medium‑sized projects or assisting with tasks on larger projects. Works with minimal oversight to support architectural design development, documentation, and coordination. Focuses on quality of work performed and supports project scope and client service objectives.

• Assist in coordinating with team members to execute project scope, schedules, and budgets in conformance with the project and customer requirements.
• Research codes, guidance, policies, procedures, processes, criteria, and applicable laws and regulations to support technical recommendations.
• Perform field investigations and document findings with written summaries and photographs.
• Coordinate with client, team members, leadership, project stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Review technical reports, RFIs, designs, and submittals for compliance.
• Provide technical support for design and construction submittals and field inspections.
• Provide technical support for the review of the commissioning plan, design and construction submittals, and field observations.
• Provide technical support for construction field activities.
• Assist with permit applications, design calculations, and report writing.
• Document project communications and participate in client/user interviews.
• Participate in coordination meetings, site field investigations and client / user interviews to identify project needs, constraints and opportunities.
• Support design development and production of construction documents.
• Use computer programs and spreadsheets for design analysis and presentations.
• Assist with architectural design evaluations, reports, analyses, and designs for facilities.

• Some minor project‑related travel may be required, 10‑20%.
• Working longer than normal weeks might be required on rare occasions, 10%.
• Willingness to attend training and acquire certifications to support the LBYD Federal agenda, such as ICD‑705 SCIF/SAPF or USACE CQM.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college curriculum in Architecture or related field.
• 3‑5 years design experience.
• RA – U.S. Registered Architect or on track to registration.

• Working knowledge of architectural design principles.
• Understanding of technical concepts, principles, and practices applicable to multi‑discipline engineering project design and construction.
• Knowledge of construction practices and methods, and construction management.
• Detail‑oriented with ability to meet deadlines and follow schedules.
• Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents and technical drawings.
• Experience in preparing correspondence and written reports.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Familiarity with and ability to learn with increasing proficiency:
  Revit, AutoCAD, and architectural design software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator).
• US citizen, be able to travel, obtain a passport and/or security clearance, if…