Job Description

Are you a civic-minded architect passionate about designing spaces that serve and protect your community? Our client, a 70-year-old, award-winning architecture and planning firm, is seeking a client-facing, Project Architect with hands-on experience in public safety facilities – fire stations, police stations, or emergency operations centers – to join their Fairfax studio.

With a deep civic portfolio spanning K-12 schools, recreation centers, and government buildings, this role offers the opportunity to shape essential community infrastructure while growing toward a Director of Public Safety leadership path.

What You’ll Do

• Lead design and documentation for public safety and civic projects through all phases.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants to translate operational and security needs into thoughtful, functional design solutions.
• Mentor junior designers and oversee quality across Revit models and construction documents.
• Participate in proposals and interviews to help win and shape future public safety work.
• Represent the firm in client and industry settings as a trusted technical and design voice.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in architectural practice with built work in public safety .
• Accredited architectural degree and current licensure.
• Proficiency in Revit and a strong grasp of building systems and detailing.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for community-impact design.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A clear growth track to Director of Public Safety for motivated architects.
• Comprehensive health benefits, employer retirement contributions, and generous PTO.
• Dedicated mentorship, licensure support, and professional development programs.
• A supportive, collaborative culture that invests in your success and well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. They don’t just accept difference, they celebrate it.

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