Entry Level Architectural Apprentice Jobs
New grad architectural apprentice jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Jobot, CRB, and Stantec hiring at this level now.
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Company: Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf serves the wireless communications, real estate, and financial industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and many branch offices throughout the U.S.
Position Summary: The Architectural Designer manages a subset of Trileaf’s architectural and MEP projects from conception through completion, producing Construction Documents that satisfy applicable building codes and permitting requirements. This role operates with limited oversight, incorporating feedback from Trileaf’s Project Managers and licensed Architects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review each new project upon assignment to identify potential issues with the Design Intent, on-site conditions, and any additional services that may be required (e.g., structural or civil engineering, site plans)
- Complete a Background Drawing within 2–3 business days of assignment and provide it to the MEP engineers along with a completion timeline, holding the MEP department accountable to that timeline within the scope of the Project Designer’s authority
- Produce a complete set of Architectural Construction Documents within approximately 10–15 business days, depending on client and prototype requirements
- Perform self-QA/QC review of deliverables to identify and correct errors prior to submission
- Manage multiple concurrent projects as project lead
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, addressing questions and discussing the costs and benefits of design decisions
- Provide clients with periodic project status updates, typically on a weekly basis
- Perform permitting assistance on completed CD sets, including preparing permit applications in coordination with the client, submitting CDs to the applicable jurisdiction, coordinating plan review fees and reimbursement, monitoring jurisdictional review status, addressing AHJ redlines or requests, and obtaining AHJ-stamped CDs for the client upon approval, as applicable
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Intermediate knowledge of Building Codes, including Accessibility Compliance
- Strong drafting ability in AutoCAD; REVIT proficiency a plus
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight, while incorporating feedback from Project Managers and licensed Architects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to clients
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet established deadlines
Preferred Experience:
- Experience producing CD sets for retail, convenience store, and/or restaurant prototypes
- Familiarity with permitting processes and requirements across multiple state and local jurisdictions
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS in Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent experience
- 0-1 year of relevant architectural design/drafting experience
Licenses and Certifications:
- No specific license required
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods while drafting, reviewing plans, and using computer software (e.g., AutoCAD, REVIT)
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment
- Sufficient visual acuity to read detailed architectural drawings, specifications, building codes, and computer screens
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients, Architects of Record, and internal teams
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, or move about the office environment
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, or existing buildings to review field conditions
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. occasionally (e.g., laptop, drawing sets, office supplies)
Work Environment and Travel:
- This is primarily an in-office position; work is performed at a desk/workstation preparing Construction Documents using CAD software
- Travel to project sites, if required, is expected to be occasional for kickoff meetings, site condition reviews, or client meetings
- Overnight travel is occasionally required
- Work may occasionally be performed at existing buildings or active project sites when reviewing on-site conditions
Potential Hazards:
- Minimal hazard exposure is expected under normal office/drafting conditions
- If occasional site visits are required, potential exposure to standard construction site conditions (uneven terrain, moving equipment/vehicles, weather) may occur
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid
- 3 weeks of PTO per year
- 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, geographic location, and current market data.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, education verification, employment verification and drug test. This may also include credit and motor vehicle record checks depending on the position.
Trileaf Corporation is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disorder, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Company: Trileaf Corporation is a nationwide environmental, architecture, and engineering consulting firm that assists clients with environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and engineering & architectural design. Trileaf serves the wireless communications, real estate, and financial industries from its headquarters in St. Louis, MO and many branch offices throughout the U.S.
Position Summary: The Architectural Designer manages a subset of Trileaf’s architectural and MEP projects from conception through completion, producing Construction Documents that satisfy applicable building codes and permitting requirements. This role operates with limited oversight, incorporating feedback from Trileaf’s Project Managers and licensed Architects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review each new project upon assignment to identify potential issues with the Design Intent, on-site conditions, and any additional services that may be required (e.g., structural or civil engineering, site plans)
- Complete a Background Drawing within 2–3 business days of assignment and provide it to the MEP engineers along with a completion timeline, holding the MEP department accountable to that timeline within the scope of the Project Designer’s authority
- Produce a complete set of Architectural Construction Documents within approximately 10–15 business days, depending on client and prototype requirements
- Perform self-QA/QC review of deliverables to identify and correct errors prior to submission
- Manage multiple concurrent projects as project lead
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, addressing questions and discussing the costs and benefits of design decisions
- Provide clients with periodic project status updates, typically on a weekly basis
- Perform permitting assistance on completed CD sets, including preparing permit applications in coordination with the client, submitting CDs to the applicable jurisdiction, coordinating plan review fees and reimbursement, monitoring jurisdictional review status, addressing AHJ redlines or requests, and obtaining AHJ-stamped CDs for the client upon approval, as applicable
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Intermediate knowledge of Building Codes, including Accessibility Compliance
- Strong drafting ability in AutoCAD; REVIT proficiency a plus
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight, while incorporating feedback from Project Managers and licensed Architects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to clients
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet established deadlines
Preferred Experience:
- Experience producing CD sets for retail, convenience store, and/or restaurant prototypes
- Familiarity with permitting processes and requirements across multiple state and local jurisdictions
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS in Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent experience
- 0-1 year of relevant architectural design/drafting experience
Licenses and Certifications:
- No specific license required
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods while drafting, reviewing plans, and using computer software (e.g., AutoCAD, REVIT)
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment
- Sufficient visual acuity to read detailed architectural drawings, specifications, building codes, and computer screens
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients, Architects of Record, and internal teams
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, or move about the office environment
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, or existing buildings to review field conditions
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. occasionally (e.g., laptop, drawing sets, office supplies)
Work Environment and Travel:
- This is primarily an in-office position; work is performed at a desk/workstation preparing Construction Documents using CAD software
- Travel to project sites, if required, is expected to be occasional for kickoff meetings, site condition reviews, or client meetings
- Overnight travel is occasionally required
- Work may occasionally be performed at existing buildings or active project sites when reviewing on-site conditions
Potential Hazards:
- Minimal hazard exposure is expected under normal office/drafting conditions
- If occasional site visits are required, potential exposure to standard construction site conditions (uneven terrain, moving equipment/vehicles, weather) may occur
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Short-term disability, Long-term disability & Life Insurance – 100% Employer paid
- 3 weeks of PTO per year
- 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
The listed salary range for this position is an expected range. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, geographic location, and current market data.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, education verification, employment verification and drug test. This may also include credit and motor vehicle record checks depending on the position.
Trileaf Corporation is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disorder, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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Entry Level Architectural Apprentice Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level architectural apprentice job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows drafting projects, studio coursework, or any hands-on design work you completed during school or internships. Employers at this level prioritize candidates who understand basic CAD or BIM software, can follow construction documentation, and demonstrate attention to detail. Applying to smaller firms and design-build studios often gives new candidates the most direct path to a first offer.
Which companies hire entry level architectural apprentices?
Companies hiring entry level architectural apprentices right now include Jobot, CRB, and Stantec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including regional architecture firms, construction companies, and real estate development groups that bring on apprentices to support licensed architects.
Are there remote entry level architectural apprentice jobs?
Yes, though most architectural apprentice roles involve some on-site presence. About 57% of entry level architectural apprentice openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering tasks like drafting, rendering, and administrative coordination that can be done off-site while field and studio work stays in person.
Are these new grad architectural apprentice jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or studio projects toward qualifications, and treats a strong portfolio as a substitute for a long work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level architectural apprentices?
Entry Level architectural apprentice roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on a steady pipeline of junior talent to support licensed architects, project managers, and site coordinators across active design and construction work.