Occupation
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.
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Architect in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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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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ARCHITECT
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Newport, RI · $101,375 – $131,790
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Architect
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Department of Labor
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
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ARCHITECT
Air Force Civilian Career Training
Hanscom Afb, MA · $56,039 – $90,882
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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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Architect
Air Force Services Agency
Kelly AFB, Texas · $44 – $50 / hour
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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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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.
Senior Architect
JLL
Salt Lake City, UT
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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.
- NVIDIA3 roles
- Stanley Consultants2 roles
- AT
- AA
- ACArchitect of the Capitol1 role
- CCCleveland Clinic1 role
- KFKohn Pedersen Fox1 role
- LS