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Architect

An Architect designs buildings and other structures, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and safety while working with clients, engineers, and contractors throughout a project's lifecycle. They produce drawings and models using AutoCAD and Revit/BIM software, apply architectural design principles, and must ensure designs comply with building codes, all while managing project timelines. This licensed profession requires formal education and apprenticeship, and suits someone with both creative vision and technical precision.

How much does an Architect make?

Too few Architect postings state pay to publish a median yet: 11 of 14 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Architect roles?

14 open Architect roles from 11 employers; the most at NVIDIA, Stanley Consultants and Air Force Civilian Career Training.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Architect in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
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Open Architect roles (14)

Architect/General Engineer (Specifications/Project Control)

Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC · $120,579 – $156,755

This federal role manages the development and oversight of construction specifications, project controls, and process improvements for Capitol building projects. It suits experienced architects or engineers with expertise in contract specifications, lessons learned programs, and organizational policy development who are comfortable working in a government environment.

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Architect

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Charleston, SC · $106,437 – $138,370

A government architecture role designing and leading complex military and civil works projects within a defense engineering branch. This suits experienced architects with professional registration who want to guide technical strategy on high-stakes infrastructure and construction initiatives.

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Apply for ARCHITECT at Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command on their site

ARCHITECT

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Newport, RI · $101,375 – $131,790

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Apply for Architect at Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Department of Labor on their site

Architect

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Department of Labor

Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093

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Apply for ARCHITECT at Air Force Civilian Career Training on their site

ARCHITECT

Air Force Civilian Career Training

Hanscom Afb, MA · $56,039 – $90,882

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Apply for Architect at LexisNexis Risk Solutions on their site

Architect

LexisNexis Risk Solutions

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Architect I

Cleveland Clinic

Full-time · Cleveland, OH

This role involves managing facility design and renovation projects across a healthcare system, from concept through construction oversight. It suits licensed architects with healthcare experience who can coordinate with clinical teams and produce detailed design documentation and presentations.

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Apply for Architect at Air Force Services Agency on their site

Architect

Air Force Services Agency

Kelly AFB, Texas · $44 – $50 / hour

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Stanley Consultants

Senior Architect

Stanley Consultants

Full-time · Denver, CO · $107,300 – $139,475

This role leads architectural design for complex engineering projects across energy, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, requiring independent decision-making and the ability to mentor other architects. It suits experienced licensed architects ready to take on staff-level responsibilities and shape significant construction documentation.

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NVIDIA

Principal Power and Performance Architect

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA · $272,000 – $431,250

NVIDIA is hiring a principal architect to design power management systems across their product portfolio, from datacenter chips to client devices. This role suits someone with deep silicon expertise who can lead cross-functional teams and drive power optimization across hardware and software.

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Likely next role (1)

Where Architects commonly go next: Senior Architect.

Apply for Senior Architect at JLL on their siteJLL

Senior Architect

JLL

Salt Lake City, UT

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Roles similar to Architect (69)

From CAD Designer, Civil Engineer, Drafter, Interior Designer, Senior Interior Designer, Structural Engineer, Urban Planner.

GENERAL ENGINEER (Title 5)

Air National Guard Units

Full-time · Des Moines, IA · $90,234 – $117,307

This is a supervisory civil engineering role managing a team that maintains, repairs, and constructs military facilities at an Air National Guard base. It suits someone with a bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with facility management, contractor coordination, and team leadership who wants to direct base infrastructure operations.

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Civil Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard

Full-time · Yorktown, VA · $90,838 – $118,092

This federal position oversees the design, construction, and renovation of Coast Guard facilities ranging from buildings and airfields to navigation aids and infrastructure. It suits experienced civil engineers seeking stable government employment with defined career progression and responsibility for complex, multifaceted projects.

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Interdisciplinary Architect/General Engineer/Community Planner

Architect of the Capitol

Full-time · Washington, DC · $85,447 – $158,322

This federal role manages complex planning and engineering projects at the Capitol, involving infrastructure assessment, facilities development, and coordination across multiple agencies. It suits experienced architects, engineers, or planners who can lead multi-million-dollar initiatives and translate policy into built outcomes.

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LEAD INTERDISCIPLINARY

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Sacramento, CA · $117,984 – $160,638

This is a federal civil engineer or hydrologist role leading a team responsible for managing the Water Control Data System and supporting water resource missions. The position involves coordinating team efforts, overseeing data systems, and managing contractor relationships for hydrologic and meteorologic projects.

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Interior Designer - Intermittent - Not to Exceed 1 Year

Veterans Health Administration

Contract · Phoenix, AZ · $78,117 – $101,558

This role manages the complete interior design program for a VA healthcare facility, overseeing everything from concept through installation for new construction and renovations. It suits experienced interior designers who thrive coordinating with vendors, managing multi-year project schedules, and ensuring designs comply with federal healthcare standards.

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Civil Engineer - DIRECT HIRE

Federal Highway Administration

Olympia, WA · $83,935 – $130,786

This Federal highway program position oversees the management and stewardship of Federally-funded transportation infrastructure projects, working with state DOTs to ensure compliance with Federal law and engineering standards. The role suits engineers with highway project delivery experience who can provide technical guidance and help resolve complex engineering issues within a regulatory framework.

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GENERAL ENGINEER

Air Education and Training Command

Columbus, MS · $89,508 – $116,362

This federal position involves designing and overseeing construction and renovation projects for military facilities, managing contractors, and handling facilities operations and maintenance. It suits someone with an engineering background seeking a government role with responsibility for infrastructure projects and compliance oversight.

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GENERAL ENGINEER

Air Force Civilian Career Training

Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $187,093

This is a developmental leadership role within the Air Force focused on energy facility policy, strategy, and program management across installations. It suits experienced federal civil engineers seeking broad exposure to executive-level decision-making and strategic planning in a complex organizational environment.

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SUPERVISORY CIVIL ENGINEER

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Full-time · Nimitz Hill, Guam · $106,437 – $138,370

This role oversees civil engineering projects and staff for the U.S. Navy in Guam, requiring both hands-on technical expertise and supervisory leadership across planning, design, and construction initiatives. It suits experienced engineers ready to mentor teams and manage complex facility improvements in a remote federal setting.

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Supervisory Civil Engineer

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Saint Ignatius, MT · $125,776 – $163,514

A federal supervisory engineering role managing dam and irrigation infrastructure projects for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Montana. This position suits experienced civil engineers with dam or water resource expertise who are ready to lead technical teams and oversee complex rehabilitation and construction initiatives.

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Employers hiring Architects

11 in total, most open roles first.

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