Architect

About the role

Shive-Hattery’s Industrial Architecture Studio is seeking a Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in project leadership, design, and business development. This role, based in Valparaiso, IN, offers an exciting opportunity for a driven professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design & Project Management: Guide the architectural design process from concept through completion — facilitating design discussions, generating ideas, and developing work through drawings, models, and 3D visualizations.
• Mentor & Direct Teams: Lead and coordinate the efforts of non-licensed designers and other professionals throughout the design and documentation process.
• Engage with Clients: Participate in client and project meetings, contributing to both ongoing projects and new business development opportunities.
• Develop Technical Solutions: Translate design concepts into technical, functional, and high-quality architectural solutions.
• Support Design Presentations: Help prepare and present design materials that effectively communicate ideas to clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education & Licensure: Completion of an accredited professional degree program (bachelor’s or master’s in architecture) or equivalent education and experience. Architectural licensure is required.
• Leadership & Business Development: Proven success in building relationships, developing new business, winning work, and leading project teams through all phases of design.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills that set you apart as a clear and confident communicator.
• Design Thinking: Strong critical and creative thinking skills that drive innovative, thoughtful design solutions.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of programming, planning, building systems, and material performance.
• Regulatory Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of architectural specifications, international building codes, Factory Mutual design guidelines, life safety codes, and current ADA requirements.
• Client Engagement: Experience leading stakeholder sessions with owners and users to create informed, collaborative design outcomes.
• Collaboration & Problem-Solving: Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently while actively contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Culture & Leadership: A team player who takes pride in helping build, nurture, and grow Shive-Hattery’s positive, winning culture.
• Industrial & Data Center Expertise: Familiarity with industrial process documentation and experience designing spaces that support efficient, effective operations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring both expertise and enthusiasm to every project. They should have a strong foundation in design, technical knowledge, and leadership with experience in data centers and industrial — along with a genuine passion for collaboration and client relationships.

Skills

Strong critical and creative thinking skills, solid understanding of programming, planning, building systems, and material performance, comprehensive knowledge of architectural specifications, international building codes, Factory Mutual design guidelines, life safety codes, and current ADA requirements, excellent written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently while actively contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, familiarity with industrial process documentation and experience designing spaces that support efficient, effective operations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
8 Paid Holidays + PTO
Paid Parental Leave
401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
Overtime Bonus
Profit Sharing Bonus
First Time License Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
Professional Development Opportunities
Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
…And Many More!

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Flexible work environment

Company Information

Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 16 offices across the US. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and has earned and maintained a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service and communication. The firm prides itself on its One Firm, full-service offering; placing the best people with their clients, no matter the project location.

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.