--- title: 'Power Platform Developer at LPA, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/power-platform-developer-lpa-inc-irvine-k0etakkvp3fz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-30' --- # Power Platform Developer at LPA, Inc. - **Company:** LPA, Inc. - **Location:** Irvine, CA - **Compensation:** $110k–$130k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/lpadesignstudios/f81b47b0-1231-4ba0-b973-b577d0327520 ## Job description LPA is seeking a Power Platform Developer to help develop and improve business applications, automation, and AI solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, and have developed or experimented with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI agents. This role will work across Microsoft technologies, including Teams, Microsoft 365, Dataverse, and Fabric, to connect information, applications, and business processes. Experience with Dynamics 365 Sales is a plus. ## Experience This position targets candidates with 2-4 years of professional experience developing, supporting, or enhancing business applications, automation, or Microsoft Power Platform solutions. ## Responsibilities - Develop and maintain solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and other Microsoft technologies. - Develop, experiment, guide and inform guidelines, and guard rails for Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI agents to improve business processes and access to information. - Connect Microsoft platforms and business systems using Dataverse, APIs, connectors, and automation. - Develop solutions that integrate with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365. - Work with team members and business users to understand problems and turn ideas into practical solutions. - Troubleshoot and improve existing applications, workflows, and integrations. - Participate in proof-of-concept projects and explore new Microsoft and AI technologies. - Document solutions and help educate users and team members. ## Requirements - Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power Apps and Power Automate. - Familiarity with Power BI and working with business data. - Experience developing or experimenting with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI agents, or similar AI technologies. - Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365. - Basic understanding of APIs, databases, and application integration. - Experience with JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS, or another programming language is a plus. - Experience with MS SQL, Dataverse, Microsoft Fabric, or Dynamics 365 Sales is a plus. - Power Platform or related Microsoft certifications are a plus. - Strong problem-solving and communication skills. - Curiosity and a willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies. - Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or a professional services based organization is a plus. - Working knowledge of application lifecycle management (ALM), including development, UAT/testing, production environments, scaling, and sunsetting. - Familiarity with Power Platform Solutions and managed solution deployment, including promoting solutions from Development through UAT and Production. LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas, focused on creating forward-thinking, sustainable spaces that make a positive impact. We believe great design begins with great people, which is why we foster a supportive, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and professional growth are encouraged. Our culture values diversity, promotes wellness, and supports a healthy work-life balance. At LPA, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs. This position is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS: Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA. ## About LPA, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: LPA Design Studios is an integrated design firm specializing in sustainable architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning for educational, corporate, and civic facilities. - **Entity Type**: Private (no external venture funding; privately held) - **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States - **Founded**: 1965 - **Founders**: Leason Pomeroy (original firm; current structure formed under new ownership in 1997) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Architecture, Engineering, and Planning (A/E/C) - **Target customers**: B2B – educational institutions (K-12, higher ed), corporate, civic/government, and healthcare clients - **Mission statement**: “To deliver timeless, sustainable designs that benefit the environment, generate lasting value, enrich the human experience and ensure a better future.” ## Products & Services - **Architecture**: Full building design services for educational, corporate, civic, and healthcare projects. - **Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil)**: In-house engineering for integrated, high-performance buildings. - **Interior Design**: Space planning and interior design tailored to client needs and sustainability goals. - **Landscape Architecture**: Site design and master planning that complements building environments. - **Planning**: Land use planning, master planning, facility needs assessments, and regulatory processing. - **Sustainability + Applied Research (LPAred)**: In-house research team providing data-driven insights, energy modeling, post-occupancy evaluation, and certification support (LEED, Fitwel, etc.). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $25M–$50M (LinkedIn estimate) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: No external investors; key partnerships include LEED (USGBC), Fitwel, and JUST Label (transparency program). Acquired LdG Landscape Architects (2021). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of ~476 employees (LinkedIn) with 4.2% YoY growth; website reports over 530 staff across seven studios in California and Texas; 60+ active job postings and 130% yearly increase in posting trend; 29,500+ LinkedIn followers (+13.9% yearly). ## Competitive Advantages - **Fully integrated multi-discipline practice**: Architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and researchers work as one team, breaking down silos and enabling seamless collaboration. - **In-house research team**: LPAred provides evidence-based innovation and performance feedback, a rare capability in the design industry. - **Deep sustainability expertise**: Early adopter of LEED (designed nation’s first LEED NC-certified building in 1998); internal energy targets (25% better than Title 24); 80%+ of staff are LEED APs. - **Strong diversity & inclusion**: More than 45% women, more than 40% racial/ethnic minorities; annual gender pay audits; JUST Label disclosure; Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship Program. - **Culture of education**: High retention (28% staff for 10+ years); in-house training (LPA+U, Tech Talks); education grants and mentoring. ## Strategic Focus - Continue expanding integrated, research-driven design practice across California and Texas. - Advance sustainability performance through measurable goals and public transparency. - Deepen equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, including scholarship programs and pay equity audits. - Grow talent pipeline via paid internships and mentorship, targeting historically underrepresented demographics. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, transparent, and non-hierarchical – described as “we not me”; emphasis on curiosity, learning, and shared purpose. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Primarily office-based across seven studios in California (Irvine, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento) and Texas (Dallas, San Antonio). Hybrid flexibility may vary by role. - **Notable perks**: Competitive salaries and benefits (health, dental, 401k, wellness programs); paid internships; in-house continuing education; education grants; strong work-life balance reputation (LinkedIn rating 3.4/5 for work-life). - **Engineering culture**: Close collaboration between engineers and architects; opportunities to work on high-performance, award-winning projects; learning environment with dedicated research team. - **Diversity focus**: Active commitment to inclusive hiring; employee resource groups (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion advisory committee); JUST Label transparency. ## Sources 1. [lpadesignstudios.com](https://lpadesignstudios.com/) 2. [lpadesignstudios.com/careers](https://lpadesignstudios.com/careers) 3. [lpadesignstudios.com/about-lpa](https://lpadesignstudios.com/about-lpa) 4. [lpadesignstudios.com/about-lpa-story](https://lpadesignstudios.com/about-lpa-story) 5. 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