Senior Architect

Meaningful Projects. Collaborative Design. A Stake in Your Future.

Thompson & Litton is looking for an experienced, licensed Architect to join our team in Radford, Virginia. This is an opportunity to take the lead on projects that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve, work alongside a multidisciplinary team, and help shape the next generation of architectural talent.

At T&L, architects have the opportunity to contribute from early design through construction, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with civil, structural, and MEP professionals under one roof. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values your expertise and invests in its people, we'd like to meet you.

As a Senior Project Architect, you'll lead architectural projects from concept through construction, balancing design vision, technical execution, and client needs.

• Lead Projects: Guide projects through all phases of design and construction, managing schedules, deliverables, and coordination along the way.
• Shape the Design: Develop creative, practical design solutions that respond to client goals, project requirements, and the surrounding community.
• Work Across Disciplines: Collaborate with our civil, structural, and MEP teams to develop coordinated designs and deliver successful projects.
• Build Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the Next Generation: Mentor junior staff and interns, share your experience, and help develop the architectural talent around you.
• Bring Designs to Life: Use tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Twinmotion, and Adobe Creative Suite to communicate ideas and produce quality project documentation.
• Deliver Quality Work: Apply your knowledge of building codes, zoning requirements, construction methods, and building systems to create designs that work in the real world.

• A professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch. or M.Arch.).
• At least 8 years of architectural experience, including involvement in projects from design through construction.
• An active architectural license in Virginia or the ability to obtain Virginia licensure through reciprocity.
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, materials, building systems, and applicable codes.
• Experience with Revit and other architectural design and visualization tools.
• The ability to lead project teams, communicate effectively with clients, and mentor developing professionals.

NCARB certification is preferred.

Our work spans a variety of sectors, giving you the opportunity to apply your expertise to projects with different challenges, clients, and community needs.

• Education: K-12 schools and higher education facilities.
• Civic & Cultural: Government facilities and community-focused buildings.
• Commercial & Industrial: Commercial spaces, retail, and industrial facilities.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that serve people where they live, work, learn, and gather.

Thompson & Litton is a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees have an ownership stake in the company's success. It's a different way of building a career: your contributions help strengthen the firm, and you share in the value created over time.

We believe professional growth should continue throughout your career. Whether you're developing your leadership skills, expanding your technical expertise, and preparing for greater responsibility, we want you to have opportunities to keep moving forward. You'll be part of a team where experience is valued and knowledge-sharing helps everyone improve.

With architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, and other technical disciplines working together, our teams can collaborate early and often. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships across disciplines, solve problems together, and see projects through with the support of colleagues who understand their part in the bigger picture.

Our Radford office offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career in Southwest Virginia, where outdoor recreation, regional amenities, and a more affordable cost of living make it easier to enjoy life outside the office.

Located near Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Radford…