Senior Level Architectural Designer Jobs
Senior level architectural designer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of design direction, project outcomes, and the creative or technical teams executing complex builds. About 25% of openings are remote or hybrid, with roles concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate and employers like STV, Salas O'Brien, and Cuhaci Peterson hiring at this level now.
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Architectural Designer
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
The Architectural Designer serves to work with the project Architects to efficiently develop 3-D Revit models and produce construction documents of buildings. In addition, the Architectural Designer/Technician coordinates with Engineers and Designers from other disciplines on project teams to coordinate the designs of the projects.
In this role, you will:
- Independently manage project drafting of all scales
- Assist Architectural Manager and other experienced architects on day-to-day tasks
- Work with all design team disciplines daily
- Provide drafting direction and support to ensure consistent and high-quality designs firm-wide
- Utilize creative insight and practical solutions
- Research code requirements necessary for each design
- Assist with the preparation of design presentations for the client
- Develop and coordinate project documents from schematic design through construction administration
- Meet established project budgets and schedules
- Mentor and develop architectural designers
You will be a great fit if:
- You have an associate degree in an architectural-related technology program
- You have a minimum of 10 years of experience
- You are proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other visualization tools
Skills/abilities:
- Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
- Sensitive to the need to change their personal behavior quickly in order to effectively communicate and coordinate with others
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Effective at handling multiple tasks
- Able to learn quickly on the fly and adapt to changes
- Reliable to meet schedules even when faced with difficult circumstances
- Will adhere to our core values and beliefs at all times
- Able to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, customer service
Location: Evansville, IN
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Experience
Required- 10 year(s): You have a minimum of 10 years of experience
Education
Required- Associates or better in Architectural Technology or related field
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Senior Level Architectural Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level architectural designer job?
Employers at this level look for a portfolio that demonstrates project leadership and design ownership, not just execution. Candidates who can show they have driven a project from concept through construction documentation, resolved complex coordination challenges, and mentored junior staff have a clear edge. Licensure strengthens your candidacy, and experience across varied project types signals the range these roles demand.
Which companies hire senior level architectural designers?
Companies hiring senior level architectural designers right now include STV, Salas O'Brien, and Cuhaci Peterson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large full-service architecture and design firms, corporate real estate development groups, and specialty practices focused on healthcare, civic, or commercial construction.
Are there remote senior level architectural designer jobs?
Yes, though fully remote roles are less common at this level than hybrid arrangements given the coordination demands of active projects. About 25% of senior level architectural designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in roles focused on design development and documentation rather than site-phase work.
What makes an architectural designer role senior level?
Senior level roles carry ownership over project design decisions, client relationships, and deliverable quality from schematic design through construction administration. The scope expands beyond individual tasks to include coordinating consultants, guiding junior and mid-level staff, and resolving issues that require both technical depth and professional judgment. Leadership within the project team, not just individual contribution, is the defining marker.
Which industries hire the most senior level architectural designers?
Senior level architectural designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they fund large-scale or highly regulated projects that require experienced designers who can own complex deliverables and manage multi-discipline coordination without close oversight.