Architect Jobs in Oregon

Architect jobs in Oregon are consistently active, concentrated in commercial development, public infrastructure, sustainable design, and higher education facility projects across a market that draws both emerging and senior practitioners. Portland anchors the largest share of openings, with Bend and Eugene serving as secondary hubs where institutional and residential growth continues to expand. Firms with a lasting Oregon presence, including ZGF Architects, SERA Architects, and Ankrom Moisan, hire regularly across project types. The most in-demand specialties are sustainable design, healthcare facility planning, and mixed-use commercial architecture. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

Find Architect Jobs

Overview

Open roles28
Top employerSiemens
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring9
Work type47% Hybrid
Top industryElectronics

Showing 5 of 28+ Architect jobs

CVS Health
Lead Director-Solutions Architect – Epic Applications
We won't show you this job again
CVS Health
Added 1d ago
Lead Director-Solutions Architect – Epic Applications
CVS Health
Oregon
Business Operations
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$100k - $232k/yr
Remote (US)
Managed care organization experience
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

CareOregon
IS Data Warehouse Architect III
We won't show you this job again
CareOregon
Added 1d ago
IS Data Warehouse Architect III
CareOregon
Portland, Oregon
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$127k - $155k/yr
Managed care
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Tms Llc
Salesforce Technical Architect – Genesys Cloud | Remote | Independent Visa Required
We won't show you this job again
Tms Llc
Added 1d ago
Salesforce Technical Architect – Genesys Cloud | Remote | Independent Visa Required
Tms Llc
Myrtle Point, Oregon
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology

Have you applied for this role?

Microsoft
Principal SoC Power Architect
We won't show you this job again
Microsoft
Added 2d ago
Principal SoC Power Architect
Microsoft
Hillsboro, Oregon
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$143k - $304k/yr
Doctoral degree
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Portland State University
Technical Manager and Architect, Customer Relations and Documents (CRDOC) Team
We won't show you this job again
Portland State University
Added 3d ago
Technical Manager and Architect, Customer Relations and Documents (CRDOC) Team
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Project Management
$96k - $118k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

See All 28 Architect Jobs in Oregon

Find roles in Oregon that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Architect Jobs

Architect Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
9 jobs
Hillsboro
7 jobs
Wilsonville
2 jobs
Ashland
1 job
Tualatin
1 job
Beaverton
1 job
Clackamas
1 job
Milwaukie
1 job
Myrtle Point
1 job

Architect Job Market in Oregon

A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Siemens
Siemens2 open roles
Microsoft
Microsoft2 open roles
CVS Health
CVS Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware

What Oregon Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in architect jobs across Oregon.

  • Active Oregon registered architect license issued by the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners
  • Professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program required
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for design documentation and project delivery
  • Experience managing projects from schematic design through construction administration
  • Familiarity with Oregon Building Code and local jurisdiction permitting processes
  • Strong communication skills for client presentations and cross-disciplinary team coordination

Architect Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a architect in Oregon?

To become a licensed architect in Oregon, you must earn a professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program, complete the Architectural Experience Program under a licensed architect, and pass all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination. The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners oversees registration and issues your Oregon license. Reciprocal licensure is available for architects already licensed in other states who meet Oregon's standards.

How much do architects make in Oregon?

Architects in Oregon earn a median of about $98,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,820 for the lowest 10% to over $129,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire architects in Oregon?

Companies currently hiring architects in Oregon include Siemens, Microsoft, and CVS Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oregon's concentration of design-forward firms and public sector clients means openings appear across both private practices and institutional employers with long-term project pipelines.

Which Oregon cities have the most architect jobs?

Portland, Hillsboro, and Oregon have the most architect openings in Oregon. Portland leads by a wide margin due to its density of established architecture firms, ongoing commercial and mixed-use development, and proximity to major public clients including Oregon Health and Science University and Portland Public Schools, while Bend and Eugene reflect sustained growth in residential, civic, and higher education projects.

Are there remote architect jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they're rare. Architecture is fundamentally a site-and-collaboration-intensive profession, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 88% of architect openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be in schematic design, BIM coordination, or project management roles where on-site presence is less constant than in construction administration.

How can I get hired as a architect in Oregon with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for architectural intern or design associate roles at mid-size Oregon firms that handle a steady volume of commercial and civic projects, such as those in Portland's Pearl District and Lloyd District office corridors. Larger firms including ZGF Architects and SERA Architects periodically hire emerging professionals through structured internship programs that count toward AXP hours. A completed NAAB-accredited degree and a portfolio demonstrating software proficiency in Revit give candidates the clearest edge at the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners registration stage.

Where can I find and apply to architect jobs in Oregon?

You can find and apply to architect jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated regularly. Search roles by city or specialty, find the ones that fit your background, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

See All 28 Architect Jobs in Oregon

Find roles in Oregon that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Architect Jobs