Are you a dynamic Architect looking for an exciting opportunity? Join Eichleay and elevate your career! Ideally, this role would be based within commuting distance of our Orange, CA, or Larkspur, CA office, but it also offers remote flexibility.

As an Architect at Eichleay, you will design innovative projects for pharmaceutical, biotech, food, beverage, and manufacturing facilities. This full-time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, including a 401K match, paid holidays, and more.

Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our team. Apply now to join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Why Eichleay?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn between $150, 000 and $190, 000 annually, based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Innovative Projects: Work on a variety of projects and markets, bringing your passion for architecture to life.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and innovation, attending meetings and participating in client field visits as needed.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Function as the architectural project lead responsible for architectural modeling and deliverable production effort for all phases of design.
• Develop solutions by applying a deep understanding of client’s process needs both architecturally and operationally.
• Participate in business development activities including client presentations, client-based networking events, and other marketing activities in collaboration with management.
• Assess the requirements of a project, break projects into tasks, and work with Project and Proposal Managers to determine the scope of work, budget, schedule, and staffing.
• Conduct building code analysis and work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is needed.
• Develop 3D models and architectural drawings using Revit 3D and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients and other design professionals.

Job Requirements:

• An architectural degree capable of NCARB certification/licensing, ten or more years of experience, and a valid Architecture license as issued by the California Architects Board (CAB).
• 5+ years of lab planning and/or biotechnology manufacturing-based architecture design experience.
• Fluent understanding of the design and operation of Biopharmaceutical facilities in manufacturing, pilot plant, and laboratories.
• Experience with project scope development, programming, conceptual design, pharmaceutical regulatory compliance, material and personnel flow development, material and system evaluation, detail design, and construction administration.
• Experience in Facility Master Planning.
• Proven working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of the California Building Code, NFPA, cGMP, Energy Code, and ADA Regulations.
• High level of verbal, written, and graphic communication skills needed to lead interdisciplinary discussions and communicate design and technical concepts and ideas effectively.
• Proven ability to interact with material and product vendors, and outside consultants.
• Experience leading other architects on project assignments.
• Experience facilitating internal project meetings and presenting specific aspects of project scope.
• Experience reviewing RFPs and preparing the architectural scope of work and hours for proposals.
• Demonstrated success with working on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Ability to be badged for a process safety management governed facility which requires in-depth drug screening.

Join Eichleay and Move Forward with Us!

In 2025, we will celebrate 150 years in business, continuing our legacy of delivering expertise in industrial process, manufacturing, life science, and high technology facilities. Be part of a dynamic organization with insight fueled by experience, solutions powered by practicality, relationships built by listening, and trust earned through results.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

Are you ready to bring your passion for architecture to Eichleay? Apply now and join us in making a difference!