Advanced Technology Architect

About the role

SMMA has an exciting opportunity for a 7+ year architect to join our firm working within our Advanced Technology market on the planning, design, and delivery of complex advanced technology facilities, including data centers, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, research, and mission-critical environments. This individual will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, consultants, and contractors to develop innovative, high-performance solutions that balance technical requirements, operational needs, sustainability goals, and design excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and technical development for advanced technology projects from programming through construction administration.
• Work closely with internal and external teams, including engineering disciplines, sustainability experts, and technical consultants, to coordinate integrated solutions.
• Develop architectural details, focusing on integration and coordination of systems, structural integrity, safety, flexibility, and durability.
• Develop and oversee complex building systems integration, planning, and architectural detailing.
• Prepare specifications for market-specific architectural products (i.e. cleanroom wall systems, hot/cold aisle containment systems, etc.).
• Lead the preparation and quality review of construction documents, specifications, and technical studies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Cook up architectural solutions with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, fire protection and specialty engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of architectural experience, with at least 2 years focused on Advanced Technology or high-performance building projects.
• Registered Architect preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• Proficiency in Revit, Teams, Bluebeam, and applications related to the CA phase.
• Training is available from our internal Design Technology group.
• Understanding of building systems, equipment requirements, and regulatory constraints associated with highly technical environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About the Firm

SMMA is one of New England’s most unique design firms due to our composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since our incorporation in 1955, we offer an integrated, multidisciplinary environment driven by collaboration between architects, engineers, technologists, researchers, and industry experts. We focus on building lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets. As an employee-owned firm, we believe that good ideas are welcome from anywhere. Our work straddles seven markets— K-12, Higher Education, Corporate, Commercial, Life Science, Federal Government, and Advanced Technology—with the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and specialties. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth. SMMA was founded by MIT and Rensselaer alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, we remain dedicated to this flexible, integrated approach. We are guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility.