Architectural Staff/Designer

SMRT Architects & Engineers • Full-time • Schenectady, NY, US • 19h ago

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Architectural Staff/Designer at SMRT — Make an Impact

Ready to make your mark in architecture with a team that values your experience and empowers bold ideas?

At SMRT, we don’t just design buildings—we solve problems through design. As our next Architectural Staff/Designer, you’ll play a key role in our creative process, contributing to documentation, collaborating with engineering disciplines, and helping ensure our projects meet high standards of quality and compliance. Your work will help bring bold ideas to life and deliver meaningful impact across communities.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll support architectural design and documentation from concept through construction, contributing to technically complex, high-performance environments.

Assist with code and standards research to support design decisions and ensure compliance
Help prepare project documentation including meeting notes, agency reviews, and cost estimates
Contribute to the development of project program requirements and construction schedules
Produce construction drawings and specifications under guidance from senior staff
Collaborate with project teams, clients, and consultants to coordinate design and documentation
Participate in quality control reviews and apply feedback to improve deliverables
Explore growth opportunities in Design, Technical Development, Sustainability, and Construction Administration

What Makes SMRT Unique:

We’re a team of architects, engineers, planners, and professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges through design. Our clients bring us first-of-a-kind opportunities, tight deadlines, and ambitious goals—and we respond with curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. Founded in 1884, SMRT carries a legacy of innovation into the future, focused on technically complex, high-performance environments that shape communities and enhance lives.

Here, your creativity thrives. Flexible work arrangements support your rhythm. Wellness benefits reflect our belief that health starts with our team. And professional development is part of the journey. We cultivate an inclusive and supportive workplace where people feel fulfilled, challenged, and accepted. We listen, question, design, and deliver—together.

For more information visit https://www.smrtinc.com/careers

Benefits:

Flexible work environment
6 weeks of paid time off (vacation, sick, community service)
Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with automatic company contribution
Education and training assistance

Requirements

What You Bring:

Solid understanding of construction drawings and document production workflows
Ability to collaborate effectively in project meetings with design teams and consultants
Proficiency in Revit
Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment

Requirements:

Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture, or Master of Architecture with a minimum of 3 years of experience or
Associate’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Studies, Architectural Technology, or Architectural Engineering Technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience

SMRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities.

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