Harris Group is looking for an Architect to join us in one of our west coast offices in Lynnwood, Washington; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Lafayette, California; or Thousand Oaks, California. You'll work across small-to-large environments, from individual laboratories and specialized workspaces to major facility expansions, within high-impact manufacturing sectors including biotechnology, microelectronics, aerospace, and similar industries.
This is a role for an architect who wants their work to mean something. You'll partner day-to-day with our in-house engineering disciplines, contributing to designs that directly affect how people work, how facilities perform, and how our clients operate. From early programming through construction support, you'll shape renovation and greenfield projects where thoughtful planning, code rigor, and constructability make a real difference.
What You'll Do
- Deliver strong architectural design that navigates real constraints: client processes, phasing, codes, and safety requirements
- Develop and maintain high-quality project documents and drawings — accurate, clear, and well-coordinated
- Research and define design parameters aligned with client intent and project goals
- Interpret and apply codes and standards (IBC/IFC, NFPA, OSHA) for industrial, laboratory, office, and hazardous occupancies; prepare code analyses for clients and AHJ review
- Coordinate closely with in-house engineers to develop innovative, practical, and constructible solutions
- Observe and monitor construction activities, providing reviews and clarifications as needed
- Travel to project sites or accept client site assignments when the work requires it
- Contribute actively to business development efforts — as an owner, winning new work is part of the job
What You Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture with 5+ years of experience on industrial capital projects
- Architectural license and NCARB Certificate both in good standing or ability to obtain license and certificate within 6 months
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying IBC/IFC, NFPA, and OSHA requirements for client and AHJ presentations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Advanced architectural knowledge, sound technical judgment, and a genuine client focus
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, and manual sketching
- Ability to pass client badging and background screening processes
Your Benefits Package
- Salary: $90,000–$120,000/year, depending on education, experience, location, and directly related certifications
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) with company matching; PTO and paid holidays
- Employee Ownership: As an ESOP participant, you'll receive an annual allocation of company stock, tangible stake in the firm's growth and profitability. This is wealth-building that compounds over time and is funded entirely by the company on your behalf.
About Harris Group
Harris Group solves complex design challenges with integrated, multidiscipline teams that deliver creative, high-performance solutions. We excel in high-tech industries with advanced manufacturing processes, including aerospace, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and clean technologies.
Harris Group is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). When you join Harris Group, you become an owner. Your work builds the firm you own, your success is tied to the success of your colleagues, and your impact shows up in the communities where we all live and work. It's why we're a certified Great Place to Work® and why much of our work comes from clients who come back.
Equal Opportunity
Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Drug Free Workplace
Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace. For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy.
