Architectural Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Engineer jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated across Downtown LA, Century City, and Culver City, with strong demand from firms in commercial development, entertainment infrastructure, and public works. Employers hiring right now include NAC, Arcadis, and Stantec. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ARCHITECTURAL INTERMEDIATE DESIGNER - Los Angeles
Help solve the housing crisis! TCA Architects specializes in the design of high density multi-family housing, mixed-use and hospitality developments taking pride in shaping quality environments for people and neighborhoods. The firm's collaborative approach results in award-winning, sustainable projects that respect communities and the environment. Founded in 1993, with studios in Irvine, Los Angeles, Oakland and Honolulu, TCA has been recognized for industry leading expertise in master planning and design.
TCA is looking for an Intermediate Designer who is passionate about design and takes pride in finding unique solutions to sometimes difficult urban sites. This individual is part of a team and able to use their design skills to turn ideas into reality. The ideal candidate has the high level skills with SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe Suite to quickly generate concept sketches for multi-family, hospitality, and mixed-use design in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate is also able to express design thinking clearly and concisely to firm leaders, colleagues, and clients.
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Qualifications:
- Strong design and form-giving skills required, including extensive experience in designing exterior elevations
- 3 - 5 years of experience in architecture, with 2-3 years in multi-family design
- Proficient in Sketch-Up, Revit and Adobe Suite
- Ability to create architectural designs and concepts through hand sketching and computer modeling
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship
Education:
- Bachelors in Architecture required
- Ideally started on the path to licensure
Position Location:
The Intermediate Designer will be located in our downtown Los Angeles office. We offer a hybrid schedule of working three days in the office and Thursday - Friday from home.
Salary Range:
$38.50 - $43.00/hour ($80,080 - $89,440/year)
About TCA Los Angeles:
TCA's Downtown Los Angeles studio is within walking distance to numerous acclaimed restaurants, a burgeoning retail scene, the Fashion District, Staples Center, the Convention Center and Nokia's LA Live. Lead by TCA Partner Eric Olsen, the team enjoys its role as part of the vibrant urban environment. For those that live outside downtown, the studio has convenient access to wide variety of public transportation such as the Metro system just blocks from the front door, as well as nearby Amtrak and Metrolink stations. And, with the boom of residential housing in the area, many of the team members have chosen to live and work and play right in the heart of Downtown LA!
Benefits:
TCA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and paid time off. We also offer bonus opportunities and the opportunity to work a flexible schedule with half days on Friday.
As part of our commitment to our staff's professional development, TCA provides a full library of IDP materials to train and expose young professionals to various areas of architecture and become more well-rounded Architects as they prepare for licensure. TCA also reimburses for successfully completed IDP tests, as well as CA licensing fees.
TCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or genetics.
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Who's Hiring
- NAC3

- Arcadis1

- Stantec1

- Cuningham1

- Ware Malcomb1

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Consulting & Professional Services4
Architectural Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an architectural engineer job in Los Angeles?
Target firms in Los Angeles's active commercial, civic, and entertainment construction sectors, which cluster in Downtown LA, Playa Vista, and the Wilshire Corridor. Candidates with experience in seismic design, adaptive reuse, or mixed-use development stand out given the city's building stock and ongoing infill projects. Connecting with the local AIA Los Angeles chapter and attending regional design events sharpens your presence in a market where referrals carry real weight.
Which companies hire architectural engineers in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles architectural engineer roles are posted by NAC, Arcadis, and Stantec and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The local market includes large multidisciplinary engineering firms, regional architecture and design studios, and public agencies such as LA Metro and the Department of Public Works.
Are there remote architectural engineer jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though the role is largely site- and project-dependent, so fully remote positions remain limited compared to purely desk-based fields. About 14% of architectural engineer openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with flexibility most common in design coordination, BIM modeling, and specification writing rather than field oversight or structural review.
How can I get an architectural engineer job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a mid-size Los Angeles engineering or architecture firm as a project engineer or design assistant, where you support licensed professionals on commercial or civic projects and build hands-on exposure quickly. Local employers working on LA Metro expansions, affordable housing developments, and school construction programs through LAUSD regularly bring on junior candidates. A strong portfolio of academic or internship projects specific to mixed-use or seismic construction resonates with LA hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most architectural engineers in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles architectural engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The city's scale of commercial construction, sustained public infrastructure investment, and the entertainment industry's demand for complex custom facilities all drive consistent hiring across those sectors.
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