Architectural Associate

Join to apply for the Architectural Associate role at Thornton Tomasetti

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Architectural Associate role at Thornton Tomasetti

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

The Role

We have an immediate opportunity for an Architectural Associate with technical experience or interest in investigating what went wrong from an architectural standpoint, to assist clients in quickly restoring the intended function of their existing building. You will get the opportunity to apply your strong technical background to existing buildings with an inquisitive personality and investigative mind! If you enjoy looking into and discovering what went wrong to help develop solutions to the client’s problems, this role could be for you.

This individual will independently execute architectural assessments of existing buildings, identify and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. They will assess building code deficiencies, building envelope defects, and cause and origin analysis. The candidate will be required to document and communicate findings in a range of architectural deliverables. The candidate will be required to provide direction to, and review the work product of, junior level staff; coordinate with other project managers on interdisciplinary efforts; support business development efforts and develop and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• You will work with existing and new buildings, waterproofing, building envelope, and other architectural elements.
• You get excited about discovering what went wrong from an architectural standpoint, and, using your investigative mind, proposing ways to fix the problem.
• Your day-to-day will consist of technical detailing; review, analysis, and application of building codes and industry standards; cause and origin assessments; testing protocols; and assessment of existing building problems, big and small.
• You will co-lead a team of other design team members to help mentor and guide them.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering
• NCARB certified, Licensed Architect desired, Licensed in California a plus
• 8 to 15 years of Architectural experience involving design development and construction administration phases
• Experience with detailing building envelope & waterproofing projects with an investigative and inquisitive personality
• Willing and capable of some occasional travel when needed
• Proficient in Sketchup, Bluebeam Studio and practical experience with Revit a plus.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful California applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by California Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.

Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

Beware Of Recruitment Fraud: Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Consulting

• Industries

  Design Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Architecture and Planning

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Thornton Tomasetti by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Get notified about new Architectural Associate jobs in San Francisco, CA .

San Francisco, CA $56,000.00-$62,000.00 2 weeks ago

San Francisco, CA $97,000.00-$129,200.00 2 weeks ago

San Francisco, CA $90,000.00-$111,000.00 1 month ago

Oakland, CA $85,100.00-$128, months ago

San Francisco, CA $95,939.00-$107,525.00 2 months ago

Oakland, CA $90,000.00-$126,000.00 2 weeks ago

Hayward, CA $120,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago

Oakland, CA $80,000.00-$125,000.00 1 day ago

San Francisco, CA $73,073.00-$120,049.00 2 weeks ago

San Francisco, CA $169,754.00-$206,440.00 5 days ago

Landscape/Architectural Designer - Mid-Level

San Francisco, CA $115,833.00-$134,791.00 2 months ago

San Francisco, CA $118,000.00-$135,000.00 6 days ago

Richmond, CA $100,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago

San Francisco, CA $100,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago

San Francisco, CA $85,000.00-$115,000.00 2 months ago

San Francisco, CA $115,833.00-$134,791.00 2 months ago

Landscape Architect/Designer (1-4 years)

San Francisco, CA $105,000.00-$120,000.00 1 day ago

Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer

San Francisco, CA $70,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.