Overview

Why Join SSOE?

• Amazing Colleagues : Work with incredible teammates and be part of something big!
• Great Place to Work : Consistently named a “Great Place to Work.”
• Successful Years : Experiencing the most successful years in our history.
• Top 500 Design Firms : Ranked #91 on the ENR's Top 500 Design Firms list for 2024, an impressive jump of 24 spots from the previous year.
• Diverse Portfolio : Reflects our growing and diversified portfolio in manufacturing, industrial process, and architectural sectors.

Responsibilities

• Innovative Design Solutions : Lead the architectural design and planning for projects within the higher education, K-12, healthcare, governmental, and general commercial markets.
• Code Compliance : Conduct comprehensive code analysis and ensure strict adherence to industry standards and regulations. Oversee code conformance, ensuring that all designs meet or exceed established guidelines.
• Quality Assurance : Oversee and participate in peer reviews to maintain high-quality architectural standards.
• Collaboration : Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and clients, to develop innovative and practical architectural solutions.
• Client Engagement : Prepare and present project proposals, design concepts, and progress updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentorship : Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and team members.
• Regulatory Awareness : Stay up-to-date with changes in building codes, regulations, and industry trends, and ensure project compliance.
• Field Work : Perform field verifications/site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. May troubleshoot design problems in the field during construction.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary : $90,000 - $120,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This senior associate-level role will allow you to become a shareholder of SSOE.
• Comprehensive Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

Who We Need:

• Educational Background : A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited architectural program.
• Professional Experience : A Registered Architect (RA) license in good standing with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Leadership Skills : The ability to lead a project team and manage the workload of multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Technical Expertise : Proven experience in code analysis and understanding of building codes and regulations (such as egress, fire-resistant assemblies, occupancy, and building types).
• Software Proficiency : Proficiency in relevant design software and tools, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Field Experience : Experience performing field verifications and site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. Ability to troubleshoot design problems in the field.