
Architect at BRPH (Huntsville, AL)
BRPH· Huntsville, AL·
Job description
BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.
About Huntsville:
Our Huntsville office serves as a key regional hub for architecture, engineering, design, and mission‑critical facility services. Our team works across a broad spectrum of markets, including aerospace/defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, and governmental facilities, delivering creative, integrated design and build solutions with technical excellence and client focus.
Overview
Assists in planning, designing and directing architectural projects by performing the following duties:
Job Responsibilities
- Performs advanced assignments utilizing professional architectural knowledge and abilities. Assignments require independent judgement. More complex projects may be under the supervision of senior architectural staff.
- Independently performs most assignments with instruction as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory oversight on proposed plans for projects.
- Has sound understanding of codes and standards and can research code issues, present interpretations, and properly apply them consistently.
- Performs Life Safety analyses and prepares Life Safety Plans.
- Coordinates and checks own work and instructs, leads, and mentors junior staff to insure documentation quality and timeliness.
- Provides coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings, digital models, and specifications. Provides regular communication and close coordination with teammates in multiple offices.
- Maintains positive and professional relationships with clients, consultants, colleagues, and contractors through clear and proactive communication.
- Assists in preparing and following design budgets and marketing proposals.
- Has a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of construction techniques and constructability.
- Performs construction administration duties, such as attending construction site meetings, shop drawing review, reviewing RFI’s, and preparing ASI’s per the contract documents.
- Must be proficient in the use of:
- Revit with working knowledge of Navisworks and/or BIM 360
- Microsoft Windows, Excel, Bluebeam and Word
- Has strong architectural design skills and visual literacy.
- Understands and applies sustainable/green strategies.
- Responsible for maintaining established standards, practices and quality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited four-year college or university
- Eight years of experience in architecture profession.
- Completed AXP requirements
- U.S. citizen
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Registration as a licensed architect or on a path to licensure within the next year.
Physical Requirements
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to navigate and move around the construction site, which may involve walking, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.
EOE, including Disability/Vets
Why work at BRPH
- Employee Ownership: Eligible team members participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and a stock shares program, building long-term wealth.
- Flexible Work Environment: Full-time office, hybrid schedules, and fully remote positions are available across many roles.
- Award-Winning Culture: Named one of Zweig Group’s “Best Firms to Work For” (2026). Emphasis on mentorship, accessible management, and an open-door policy.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Group medical (with HSA), dental, vision, health & dependent FSAs, pet insurance, free telehealth. Financial benefits include 401k with company match, student loan 401k match, supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and financial planning services. Work-life balance benefits include paid time off, paid family leave, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly “Best Place to Work” stipend for wellness, childcare, home office, or charitable giving.
- Collaborative & Supportive Teams: High percentage of team members with 20+ years of tenure; strong mentoring culture and numerous continuing education programs.
- Meaningful Projects: Work on nationally recognized facilities — from space launch pads to next-generation manufacturing campuses to world-famous entertainment venues.