Architectural Associate

We’re looking for an Architectural Associate who is ready to contribute to projects and collaborate with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has a solid educational foundation and professional experience supporting architectural design and documentation. We value a growth mindset, demonstrated through adaptability and a commitment to ongoing learning and skill development. This is a great opportunity to advance your professional development within a creative, team-oriented environment that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Among other things, here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Participate in design discussions under guidance, contributing to collaborative, creative design solutions.
• Assist in translating design concepts into sketches, diagrams, and BIM models to support various design phases.
• Support the development of presentation materials for coordination with the design team and owner, learning to communicate design intent clearly.
• Assist with technical development of design and details through various project phases, supporting overall architectural design and documentation.
• Contribute to design and documentation using Revit and related BIM tools across multiple project phases.
• Support coordination efforts by collaborating with project teams across various disciplines.
• Assist with zoning and building code review under guidance to gain understanding of code requirements and design impacts.
• Support permitting processes, quality control, and construction administration efforts in coordination with senior staff.
• Gain foundational understanding of project scope, schedule, and budget, and how these impact daily tasks and team workflows.
  
  
  

Ideal qualifications we seek in a candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Early-career candidates with 0-2 years of experience in a professional architecture setting.
• Proficient in Revit for basic modeling and documentation tasks.
• Experience supporting one or more design phases such as Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CDs), and Construction Administration (CA).
• Foundational knowledge of zoning and building codes.
• Ability to clearly communicate design and technical intent to team members.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and learn from senior staff.
• Enthusiasm for developing technical, design, and communication skills through hands-on project experience.
  
  
  

The details:

• This is a full-time position based in our Tacoma office. Some regional travel is necessary.
• We currently offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, 401(k) with employer match and additional fringe benefits, as well as several bonus opportunities.
• This position offers 24 days of “all-inclusive” PTO that can be used for reasons important to you.
• We believe in growing great people. Our GROW program gives you hands-on coaching, tailored learning, and the support to level up your skills and career.
• Thinking about leadership? Our manager development track gives you tools and guidance to grow into future leadership roles—even if you're just starting to explore that path.
• We proactively review your compensation each year, balancing market trends and your performance to support pay equity and competitiveness.
• The pay range for this position is $63,750 – $86,250. Where a person is paid in the range depends on multiple factors such as qualifications, tenure, and work performance.
  
  
  

BCRA is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. We expect all members of our staff to do their part to cultivate and maintain a respectful, inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. BCRA does not accept resumes for unposted positions.