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Principal, Process Architecture

BW Design Group
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Principal Process Architect, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

  • Provide technical leadership in the development and design of life science projects (biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device) from inception to development of project scope to delivery of drawings and specifications packages suitable for construction
  • Analyze and develop highly specialized technical solutions for ISO cleanrooms, cell & gene therapy manufacturing, laboratory functions, and drug substance (API) production within existing operating cGMP facilities
  • Support construction projects during permitting, bidding, contract awards, procurement, implementation, financial administration, and sequencing, utilizing the BIM process
  • Utilize Autodesk Revit, Recap and Navisworks software
  • Propose, define, develop and oversee integrated (EPCMV) projects within budget and on schedule
  • Maintain knowledge of current life science industry standards, innovate best practices, incorporate regulatory requirements, and create shared strategies for project scopes
  • Oversee designers and mentor technical professionals
  • Develop and maintain client relationships
  • Generate billable fees commensurate with experience level, commercial terms, company expectations, and industry standards
  • Interface with Barry-Wehmiller Design Group professionals to maintain cohesive and technically correct solutions and resolve highly complex technical issues
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the product
  • Provide technical training to clients and internal teams
  • Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team


What You’ll Bring

  • A minimum of 20 years of facilities architectural design experience leading facility design including project programming/conceptualization, production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation
  • The ability to design cGMP manufacturing and lab facilities
  • An understanding of operating facility requirements, general arrangement drawings, operational flows, adjacency schemes, environmental classifications, and interpretation and justification of regulatory requirements
  • A working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes (IBC in particular)
  • Experience in designing greenfield facilities and renovating existing buildings
  • Experience designing ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces
  • Experience designing cold storage and refrigerated processing environments
  • Experience coordinating design with process engineers on industrial installation of production equipment (preferred)
  • Experience interfacing with clients and in establishing long-term client relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project (preferred)
  • A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
  • A Bachelor of Architecture
  • A registered architect (RA) license (NCARB preferred)
  • A Master of Architecture (preferred)


Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Process Architect, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Process Architect but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $200,000 - $300,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Salary : $200,000 - $300,000

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