Project Architect Jobs in Washington
Project Architect jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in commercial construction, civic and institutional design, healthcare facility development, and the technology campus market that has reshaped the greater Seattle region. Most openings sit in Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane, where firms such as NBBJ, Perkins&Will, and the Swinerton family of companies maintain long-term project pipelines and recruit at every level from emerging professional through senior project architect. The most sought-after specializations are mixed-use commercial, healthcare, and sustainable design with LEED credentials. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Project Architect JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 20+ Project Architect jobs
Work you'll do
As an Associate Architect on the Human Services Transformation team, you will be responsible for...
- Partner with senior architects to develop technical designs for scalable, secure applications on Microsoft .NET and Azure.
- Translate functional and business requirements into architecture diagrams, application components, interface designs, and implementation plans.
- Develop and maintain Microsoft .NET Core microservices, C# components, and ASP.NET Model-View-Controller (MVC) web applications.
- Apply application architecture patterns that support security, performance, availability, and maintainability across complex systems.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The team
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Human Services Transformation offering delivers large, complex systems development and transformation projects to Human Service agencies across federal, state, and local government agencies.
The Project talent model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6+ years of experience developing applications using Microsoft .NET, Microsoft .NET Core, and C#.
- 4+ year of experience using Microsoft Azure in application development or deployment.
- 4+ years of experience developing .NET microservices.
- 2+ years of experience developing web applications using ASP.NET Model-View-Controller (MVC).
- Ability to travel 0-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
- Experience implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for .NET applications.
- Experience developing Representational State Transfer (REST) application programming interfaces for microservices.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification.
- Experience developing or modernizing systems for federal, state, or local government agencies.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,600 to $188,400.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Work you'll do
As an Associate Architect on the Human Services Transformation team, you will be responsible for...
- Partner with senior architects to develop technical designs for scalable, secure applications on Microsoft .NET and Azure.
- Translate functional and business requirements into architecture diagrams, application components, interface designs, and implementation plans.
- Develop and maintain Microsoft .NET Core microservices, C# components, and ASP.NET Model-View-Controller (MVC) web applications.
- Apply application architecture patterns that support security, performance, availability, and maintainability across complex systems.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The team
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Human Services Transformation offering delivers large, complex systems development and transformation projects to Human Service agencies across federal, state, and local government agencies.
The Project talent model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6+ years of experience developing applications using Microsoft .NET, Microsoft .NET Core, and C#.
- 4+ year of experience using Microsoft Azure in application development or deployment.
- 4+ years of experience developing .NET microservices.
- 2+ years of experience developing web applications using ASP.NET Model-View-Controller (MVC).
- Ability to travel 0-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
- Experience implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for .NET applications.
- Experience developing Representational State Transfer (REST) application programming interfaces for microservices.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification.
- Experience developing or modernizing systems for federal, state, or local government agencies.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,600 to $188,400.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
See All 20 Project Architect Jobs in Washington
Find roles in Washington that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Project Architect JobsProject Architect Jobs by City in Washington
Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Architect Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project architect jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State Architecture license issued by the Washington State Board for Architects
- Professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program required
- Minimum five to eight years of progressive project delivery experience in commercial or institutional work
- Demonstrated proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project coordination workflows
- Ability to manage construction documents, consultant coordination, and project schedules independently
- LEED accreditation or experience with sustainable design standards strongly preferred by Washington employers
Project Architect Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project architect in Washington?
To become a licensed architect in Washington you must earn a NAAB-accredited professional degree, complete the Architectural Experience Program hours, and pass all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination. Licensure is administered by the Washington State Board for Architects. Most firms in Washington expect a project architect to hold or be actively pursuing licensure, and candidates who are already licensed consistently advance faster into lead roles.
Which companies hire project architects in Washington?
Employers hiring project architects in Washington right now include Jacobs, Colliers Engineering & Design, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's density of large healthcare systems, technology campuses, and public-sector capital programs means demand stays active across both private design firms and developer in-house teams throughout the year.
Which Washington cities have the most project architect jobs?
Seattle, Spokane, and Bellevue have the most project architect openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because of the region's sustained commercial, healthcare, and technology campus construction, while Spokane draws steady demand from its growing healthcare sector and publicly funded civic and education projects that anchor hiring east of the Cascades.
Are there remote project architect jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Architecture is a hands-on, drawing-intensive, and site-coordination-dependent discipline, so most project architect roles require regular in-office or on-site presence. About 56% of project architect openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover design development or documentation phases rather than construction administration, which almost always demands local presence.
How can I get hired as a project architect in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an architectural intern or project designer role at a mid-size Seattle or Bellevue firm while completing Architectural Experience Program hours toward licensure. Large Washington firms such as NBBJ and Perkins&Will run structured emerging-professional programs that place new graduates on project teams from day one. A strong portfolio of studio work, any Washington State Board for Architects-recognized experience hours, and progress toward the Architect Registration Examination give candidates a concrete edge over applicants without documented credentials.
Where can I find and apply to project architect jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to project architect jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target market, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
See All 20 Project Architect Jobs in Washington
Find roles in Washington that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Project Architect Jobs