Licensed Architect
Wight & Company · Darien, Illinois, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $80,000 - $120,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Wight & Company's roles stay open a median of 65 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Wight & Company's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wight & Company
- high 21 stale, 1 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wight & Company's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wight & Company.
About this role
As a Licensed Architect at Wight & Company, you will lead and support the development of design, technical documentation, and construction administration for small to mid-sized projects. Your role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality project delivery from concept through completion, and mentoring emerging professionals. You will also be responsible for maintaining project alignment with client goals, budget, and schedule while incorporating sustainable design principles.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Wight & Company as an employer.
What you need
- Licensed Architect with current registration
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program
- 5-10 years of professional experience in an architectural firm
- Proficient in design and documentation software such as Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Procore, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
- Strong design sensibility, technical knowledge, communication skills, organizational ability, and sound professional judgment
- Solid understanding of building codes, construction methods, materials, detailing, specifications, and sustainable design principles
Nice to have
- Experience coordinating BIM models and supporting model-based coordination workflows
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with a focus on integrated design and delivery
- Demonstrated ability to contribute thoughtful design and technical solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, constructability, and sustainability
What you get
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
- Flexible spending
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Flexible work schedule for a healthy work-life balance
Worth weighing
- Salary range is $80,000 - $120,000, which may vary based on experience and skills
- The role involves a significant amount of collaboration and mentorship, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- The position requires adaptability to various roles within projects, which may be demanding
Summarised from Wight & Company's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Wight & Company on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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