Staff Architect

Staff Architect

We are seeking a dedicated Staff Architect to bridge the gap between production staff architects and project architects on corporate-focused projects. This role is a step down from a Project Architect and involves significant participation in the Construction Administration and Design Development phases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with both production staff architects and project architects.
• Engage extensively in the Construction Administration and Design Development phases.
• Utilize REVIT for project documentation and construction documentation.
• Contribute to the design and development of corporate interior projects.
• Maintain a polished portfolio representing your work and articulate your role in past projects.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Proficiency in REVIT.
• Experience with corporate interiors and workplace design.
• Strong portfolio presentation and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment.
• Experience in rendering and architecture documentation.
• Familiarity with the healthcare design sector is a plus.

Work Environment

Our team operates in a fully remote setup until further notice, with options for hybrid or full-time in-office work. You will work under the guidance of architecture and interior design leaders in Philadelphia. Our office culture is highly collaborative, promoting inclusion and project ownership for all experience levels. The office, located in Philadelphia, is spacious with an open layout to foster teamwork and idea sharing, and it operates with a business casual dress code. The facility supports flexible workspace arrangements to enhance collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.