Dietz & Company Architects is growing. We are seeking candidates for the position of Architectural Staff I with initiative to grow their design career in either our main Springfield, MA office or our satellite office in Cambridge, MA. We offer a high degree of project contact and design impact for you to gain broad project experience. We are a welcoming office where you will work closely with Project Architects and Principals to develop and produce project designs.

To be considered for this role, the skills we’re looking for include: 

• A bachelors degree in Architecture preferably from a NAAB accredited school
• 3-5 years of direct architectural experience
• Proficient knowledge of Revit (3 years of experience), Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Working knowledge of building science and technology and a desire to collaborate – this is a position where you will develop and document designs as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of building code, accessibility, and zoning principles
• Motivation to produce creative and high-quality work.

As a member of our design team, you will be responsible for: 

• Assisting in project management including client and consultant coordination
• Producing conceptual and schematic designs for small projects
• Participating in design solutions for medium to large projects
• Coordinate and direct the work of junior staff during drawing production phases
• Preparing existing conditions narratives
• Assisting in developing code reports, programs, and recommendations
• Project schedules and work plans
• Participation in Construction Administration

Benefits 

In addition to a competitive salary and generous benefits package, we are dedicated to supporting your professional goals. In fact, we have been named an “Emerging Professional Friendly Firm” by AIA New England every year since 2018. We provide a yearly education stipend, in-house education opportunities, and an AXP mentoring program.

Our benefits package also includes:

• Health and dental coverage with employer contribution
• A 401k retirement plan
• Employee stock ownership program
• Profit sharing (based on firm profitability)
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid volunteer hours for community service
• Options for hybrid work schedule

The Company 

Dietz & Company Architects is growing. We are an employee-owned (ESOP), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and we provide architecture, planning, and design services to the region from our downtown Springfield, MA office located at 55 Frank B. Murray Street. As one of the largest architectural firms in Western Massachusetts, we work in a range of project types: multi-family housing, entertainment, hospitality, commercial, K-12 and higher education, historic preservation, and municipal.

Dietz & Company Architects is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within our firm. We believe diversity makes us stronger and our backgrounds and experiences improve our designs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If a collaborative environment with a variety of project types and potential for career growth sounds like the right place for you, please send cover letter, resume, and work samples to office@dietzarch.com.