Project Architect Infrastructure

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 110000 - 125000

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Project Architect San Francisco Infrastructure

MWA Architects is seeking a talented licensed architect to join our growing Infrastructure design studio in the SF Financial District. Our team is dedicated to designing sustainable resilient and beautiful public infrastructure facilities across California. We work with great clients and consultants be they engineers districts or municipalities and build lasting relationships through strong project collaboration.

We are looking for a responsible enthusiastic and well-organized individual with the ability to effectively communicate with fellow team members clients and consultants. You will bring attention to detail and the drive to successfully guide projects through design and construction. We are looking for an individual who is comfortable working across a range of building scales construction types and architectural styles.

MWA fosters a diverse dynamic and engaging work environment and we seek applicants who will contribute to a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Your responsibilities:

Coordinate with studio directors and project managers to schedule and prioritize project assignments.

Assist project teams in the development of design concepts and technical detailing for individual buildings and multi-building campuses.

Oversee and review technical documents for standards code compliance constructability and industry best practices.

Maintain relationships with project subconsultants and oversee multi-discipline drawing coordination.

Provide mentorship to junior staff and offer guidance on assigned tasks.

Research building assemblies materials and products and assist in the development of related specification data and construction details.

Participate in construction administration tasks including site visits throughout California and QC reviews of submittal and RFI responses.

Requirements

Architecture licensure in California. Oregon Nevada and/or Washington state license is also desirable. You may be requested to sign and stamp construction documents that have been developed under your responsible control.

A Bachelors degree in Architecture from an accredited program

Minimum eight years of experience within a small to medium-sized firm/studio environment with at least two years of experience in highly technical project types such as industrial administration offices control rooms laboratories health care maintenance facilities public works or transportation facilities.

Proficiency in Revit AutoCAD Bluebeam and Microsoft Office required.

Excellent verbal and written communicator.

Ability to work in person Tue-Thu in the SF office. A hybrid schedule is currently offered and is subject to team needs.

Salary Range:

At MWA Architects base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $110000 and $125000 and will depend on your skills qualifications licensure and years of experience.

Benefits:

MWA offers a competitive salary and compensation package including paid time off (PTO) nine paid holidays and an employer-matched 401K

We offer a benefits package which includes medical dental and vision insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP) voluntary benefit plans and short-term and long-term disability

You will receive support in your professional development through continuing education opportunities assistance with professional accreditations and leadership growth.

Who we are:

At MWA Architects we approach each project with a holistic design vision comprised of aesthetics performance and constructability. Our primary markets focus on humanitys essential needs housing to support our well-being and access to healthy infrastructure however we pursue various project types all integral to a thriving community. Our works common thread is the deliberate undertaking of challenging projects with complex and diverse stakeholder needs as these opportunities often inspire creativity and innovation.

A West Coast-based design firm we strive to create a legacy of beautiful and sustainable architecture that positively impacts human health and our planets well-being. Each of our projects thoughtfully responds to site context and serves as a foundation for community growth. Within each project we advocate for racial and socio-economic equity by designing spaces where any occupant can work or reside in a healthy and dignified environment.

Applicants:

MWA Architects is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

MWA will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

MWA will consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with applicable law. If youre applying for a position in San Francisco review the Fair Chance Ordinance provision: 2025 SF Fair Chance Ordinance

MWA participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. EVerify Notice

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

MWA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process please contact

Salary Description

$110000 and $125000/year

Full-timeDescriptionProject Architect San Francisco InfrastructureMWA Architects is seeking a talented licensed architect to join our growing Infrastructure design studio in the SF Financial District. Our team is dedicated to designing sustainable resilient and beautiful public infrastructure facil...