Careers at Architect of the Capitol
Architect of the Capitol has 33 open roles listed here, each read from its own careers site. The newest was posted Oct 27, 2026.
Postings that state pay list a median of $86,000 a year (middle half $79,000–$118,000), from 33 postings.
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Painter-Refinisher Leader
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $38 – $45 / hour
This role leads a team of painters and refinishers at the U.S. Capitol Building, overseeing both routine maintenance painting and specialized decorative work on historic surfaces. The successful candidate will manage crew operations during overnight shifts while also performing complex color matching and restoration techniques on ornate woodwork and architectural features.
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Supervisory Environmental Engineer (Deputy Director)
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This Deputy Director role oversees environmental compliance, engineering, and sustainability programs across the U.S. Capitol Complex, managing staff and regulatory relationships while ensuring adherence to federal and state environmental standards. The position suits experienced environmental engineers who combine technical expertise with supervisory skill and can guide complex permitting, remediation, and pollution prevention initiatives.
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Assistant Director of Labor and Custodial Services
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
This role oversees the day-to-day operations of custodial and labor services for Senate office buildings, managing staff, equipment, and strategic improvements to service delivery. It suits experienced facilities managers or operations leaders from government or large institutional backgrounds who can lead teams and navigate labor relations.
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Custodial Worker Leader
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $24 – $28 / hour
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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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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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Management and Program Analyst (Customer Service)
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This federal role oversees customer service strategy and experience improvement for the Architect of the Capitol, partnering with leadership across departments to develop best practices and measure service quality. It suits someone with experience designing and implementing customer service frameworks at organizational scale, and who can translate feedback into measurable improvements.
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Fire Protection Engineer
Architect of the Capitol
Full-time · Washington, DC · $57,736 – $111,087
This developmental role in the Senate's facilities division involves designing and evaluating fire protection systems, conducting fire safety analyses, and overseeing compliance with building codes and safety standards. It suits engineers early in their career who want hands-on experience applying fire science principles to real infrastructure challenges.
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Electronics Mechanic Supervisor
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $46 – $54 / hour
This position supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of complex electronic systems throughout the U.S. Capitol complex, including call systems, cable television, audio systems, and radio infrastructure. The role combines hands-on electronics expertise with leadership of technicians, requiring both deep technical knowledge and the ability to manage staff, budgets, and complex maintenance operations.
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Baling Machine Operator
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $25 – $29 / hour
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