Staff Architect, EPC

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back. Today Redwood is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America — recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain. On the energy side, Redwood has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world, delivering power to AI data centers in months rather than years using proprietary energy architecture engineered entirely in-house. The company is profitable, the market it operates in is projected to grow 20 to 50 times over the next decade, and Redwood is the only company with the supply chain, the technology, and the operational scale to lead it.

Redwood Materials is currently seeking a Staff Architect to join our Infrastructure Development team. This role is at the center of our activities focused on creating a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into battery materials for new lithium-ion battery production. In this role you will lead architectural design and code compliance for large-scale industrial battery recycling facilities from concept through construction. You will serve as Architect of Record on designated projects, act as a primary liaison to Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and mentor a growing internal design team.

Staff Architect, EPC

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead code analysis and life safety design and documentation, including occupancy classification, control areas and maximum allowable quantities for hazardous materials, egress, and fire-resistance-rated construction, through permit approval

• Serve as a primary architectural liaison to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs); develop and document permit exemption lists, lead Alternate Materials and Methods (AMM) requests and variances, and shepherd permitting processes with local officials

• Develop architectural concepts and designs across various project types, producing detailed drawings, plans, and models using Revit and related BIM tools throughout all project phases — from concept through construction administration

• Collaborate with design teams, leadership, consultants, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of project objectives, particularly in scope and space optimization

• Lead design coordination by working closely with design managers on project package structures, conducting field walks, and gathering stakeholder input

• Scope, select, and manage external architectural consultants, including proposal review, deliverable quality, and schedule performance

• Lead planning efforts by developing and updating concept plans, conceptualizing future needs, gathering feedback from key stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with company objectives

• Develop process improvements, workflows, and templates to increase design productivity

• Serve as Architect of Record on designated projects, stamping construction documents in Nevada and as required, in other project states

• Provide construction observation and contract administration: RFI and submittal review, site observation reports, punch list, and closeout

• Mentor junior architectural staff and support their path to licensure, including verification of NCARB AXP hours

• Participate in project scheduling and cost estimating

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from a NAAB-accredited program, or a degree path accepted by NCARB for licensure

• 10+ years of professional architectural experience, including at least 5 years on industrial, manufacturing, or process facility projects

• Licensed Architect in Nevada, or currently licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction with an active NCARB Certificate and the ability to obtain Nevada licensure within six months of start

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D software, especially Revit and Bluebeam Revu; experience with Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma) preferred

• Strong working knowledge of the IBC, IFC, and ADA, construction documentation, detailing, and various project delivery methods, with relevant experience in sectors like manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food processing, or chemical/refining strongly preferred

• Experience with hazardous materials code application — H-occupancy classification, control area design, and MAQ analysis — is a significant differentiator

• Experience with design-build, progressive design-build, or EPC delivery on fast-track schedules

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large projects and teams concurrently, meeting aggressive deadlines while resolving complex design and construction challenges

• Willingness to drive projects to completion through innovative solutions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, engineers, contractors, and regulators while navigating conflicts

• Experience in construction administration, ensuring quality control, problem-solving, and design solutions through all phases of a project

• Highly organized with outstanding prioritization skills.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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