Architectural Designer (Wenatchee, WA)

(Job Description)

An established local firm in Wenatchee, WA is currently hiring for an Architectural Designer to join their small but mighty team. The firm has a diverse project portfolio and works across commercial, medical, multifamily residential, community, religious, public service, renovation, and food service projects. While based in Wenatchee, the company serves clients across the state, offering exposure to a variety of building types and markets. The firm is open to supporting relocation, as the location is in a rural area. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and a small-community lifestyle would be a good fit.

Pay - $31/hr. - $40/hr. (around $65k/yr. - $85k/yr.)

Schedule - Standard Monday - Friday Morning Shift

Location - Wenatchee, WA (100% On-Site)

12-Month Contract-To-Hire

(Summary of Key Responsibilities)

• Work with project managers to develop design and construction documents to put out for bid and for construction.

• Support with producing Design Development (DD) and Construction Document (CD) packages.

• Support with various construction stages from Schematic Design (SD) to Construction Administration (CA).

• Will mainly utilize Revit to produce and revise drawings, and some clients may require AutoCAD.

• Will support projects ranging from $1M to $5M (biggest project for them is $20M).

• May travel to various project sites (mileage will be reimbursed).

(Qualification Requirements)

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in architectural design.

• Revit experience is required (non-negotiable). AutoCAD knowledge or ability to learn is preferred.

• Comfortable supporting various project stages ranging from Schematic Design (SD) to Construction Administration (CA).

• Team player and collaboration skills.

• Comfortable overseeing and mentoring junior design staff and drafters down the road (depending on experience, may be offered a Job Captain position).

(Disqualifiers)

• No Revit experience (the team is currently not in a position to train Revit).

• Candidates wanting fully remote or hybrid; this role is 100% on-site in Wenatchee, WA.

(Employee Value Proposition)

• The firm has nearly 40 years of architectural experience.

• Family-oriented environment.

• Opportunity to get exposed to a variety of project types and industries.

• Opportunity to work very closely with experienced licensed leadership.

• Lower cost of living than Seattle while having easy access to skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and other outdoor recreation.

• Great environment to raise and start a family.

• Great work-life balance.

• Local company fun events.

• Relocation support.

• Gas reimbursement for client site visits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wenatchee, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wenatchee,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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