Architectural Designer

Designer III

Position Summary

Actalent is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Designer 3 to join a growing infrastructure-focused design team. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who can successfully manage multiple complex project scopes through all phases of design and construction. This role requires strong technical abilities, sound professional judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating closely with project teams, consultants, and clients. Candidates should have experience contributing to sustainable and resilient design solutions while supporting the successful delivery of technically complex projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Minimum of six (6) years of architectural design experience within a small to mid-sized architecture firm or studio environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting highly technical project types, including industrial, civic, commercial, multifamily, administrative, operations, laboratory, maintenance, public works, or transportation facilities.
• Working knowledge of Oregon and Washington building codes.
• Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling software, and related design tools.
• Experience producing construction documents and technical drawings.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and adapting architectural techniques, procedures, and design solutions.
• Experience coordinating with consultants and project stakeholders.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects in roles such as Job Captain, Technical Lead, Design Assistant, or Project Management Assistant.
• Understanding of construction administration and project delivery processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED Accreditation or other sustainability-focused credentials.
• Experience with campus-style developments or multi-building facilities.
• Experience with sustainable and resilient design principles.
• Familiarity with LEED, Living Building Challenge, or other green building certification programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to foster positive team collaboration and mentor junior staff.
• Demonstrated success solving design and technical challenges independently.
• Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and project leadership.
• Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities across various project phases.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $68000.00 - $78000.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $68,000 - $78,000