Licensed Architect - Industrial

About the role

The Industrial Architecture Studio at Shive-Hattery is seeking a Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in business development, design, and project leadership. This full-time position is based in our St. Louis office and offers opportunities to lead projects, mentor others, and shape the future of our growing practice.

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.

• Culture & Leadership: A team player who takes pride in helping build, nurture, and grow Shive-Hattery’s positive, winning culture.

• Industrial Expertise: Familiarity with industrial process documentation and experience designing spaces that support efficient, effective operations.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Over 35 different benefits including:

  • 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

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.