Architect - Government and Civic
Arcadis
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Washington, DC · Posted September 24, 2026
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About the job
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking an experienced Architect to join our dynamic Government and Civic team contributing to a range of high-profile and mission critical projects. In this role, you’ll oversee the architectural design and technical development, ensuring that our workplace solutions meet the highest standards of quality, innovation, and functionality.
Role accountabilities:
Work on production and coordination of technical drawings from Concept Design through Construction Documentation.
Develop and integrate design solutions that comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring design intent, quality standards, and client objectives are consistently met.
Monitor project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with scope, performance goals, and client expectations.
Work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams to facilitate smooth project delivery.
Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Professional degree in Architecture
Active architectural license is required.
5-8+ years of experience, with a proven track record in design and project delivery
Government and Civic Project Experience is required
Design Build Experience is a plus.
Proficiency in Revit, with experience in BIM coordination
Experience with presentation platforms such as Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, PowerPoint, and SketchUp is a plus.
Understanding of building codes, standards, and technical detailing existing building renovations and new construction.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to develop three-dimensional concept designs studies.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Commitment to delivering high-quality architectural solutions in a collaborative team environment.
Must be a US citizen.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $135,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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