Sr./Staff Architect

The role

You will lead the architectural design of commercial and industrial buildings and assets from requirements definition through concept design and construction support. You will develop architectural concepts and collaborate with designers, engineering, and construction teams.

What you will do

• Develop architectural concepts and designs in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Produce architectural specifications, drawings, and reports.
• Collaborate with designers, engineering, and construction to develop efficient and effective designs.
• Be responsible for the development of safe architectural designs.
• Work as part of teams, managing or being managed by others as required for each project.
• Serve as architect of record for some projects for licensed candidates.
• Lead or support permitting processes with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Participate in project planning and scheduling activities.
• Develop and implement discipline-specific practices and procedures.
• Actively engage in development of Mariana's internal software tools.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of building codes and architectural project deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality engineering packages under schedule constraints.

Nice to have

• Licensed architect in any U.S. state.
• Mining, mineral processing, metallurgical, chemical, or heavy industrial facility experience.
• Proficiency in 2D and/or 3D design software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of rendering tools

About the company

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company. They aim to supply critical minerals for energy, AI, and defense technologies by combining industry expertise with software and automation.