AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 19,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. We respect each other and have fun at work. At AFRY, you can be yourself.

We are actively seeking a Senior Level Architect to join our expanding team of experts in the United States. The candidate will work within international, multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of processes and projects with engineering systems. At AFRY our Architects are responsible for the design of new facilities as well as existing facility modifications. Our Architects design unique and challenging projects and perform investigations to make expert recommendations to clients for various purposes.  Activities include site investigations, architectural design for both front end planning and the detailed engineering phase for multi-discipline projects. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Researches, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials and systems.

• Produces conceptual plans, renderings, and documents.
• Produces code reviews / life safety documents.
• Plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Utilizes computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans/ construction documents.
• Working with the Project Manager, may direct, supervise, and check activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of a project.
• Works in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams.
• Assists in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications and produces architectural material specifications or notes.
• Assists in creating detailed estimates.
• Responsible for the design of architectural systems and components for a variety of commercial and industrial facility types; ensuring the designs conform to recognized codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, ADA, OSHA, Energy Codes, etc.), as well as client requirements.
• Coordinates with client’s insurance carrier to comply with insurance requirements/ recommendations such as FM RoofNAV wind uplift data and roof assembly selection and transformer separation/ protection.

• A professional degree in architecture from a program accredited by the NAAB or the CACB.
• State Registration ability through NCARB
• Minimum 20 years of industrial experience in Architecture
• Understanding and knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems and site requirements
• Preferred software knowledge and requirements include AutoCAD, Revit, BIM and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with clients and employees

AFRY USA offers you: 

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation.
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition and professional seminar reimbursement, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Structured career development plan.
• Opportunity to work with recognized thought-leaders in the paper and pulp industry.
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds.
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new era in which the world can become more sustainable.
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments.

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United States.

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.