A Career at MTFA
Imagination, innovation, artistry, vision, or ingenuity, no matter the word you use to describe it, the underlying characteristic you will find in every person who works at MTFA is their creativity. MTFA Architecture is an office bursting at the seams with creative energy and imagination in all we do. From designing buildings to exploring our passions outside the office, there's no limit to the way we look at creating.
MTFA is an award-winning design firm with a team of 40 experts with offices in Arlington, VA, and Washington, DC. We believe our most valuable asset is our people and we are always seeking professionals who are committed to design excellence, thrive in an environment of collaboration, and show passion in all that they do. We offer a business casual work environment, excellent benefits, and a competitive salary. There is room to grow for those who work collaboratively and enjoy managing multiple tasks on a daily basis.
Architectural Internship Positions Now Available
While contributing to our office’s professional needs, our goal is for interns to learn more about our firm. Interns will experience the development of projects in our studio, the wisdom of history through preservation, and the art of assembling a building while working along side our staff of professional architects.
Candidates must have experience with Revit, as well as strong conceptual and design skills. A minimum of 20 hours a week is required, including two 8-hour days in the office. This is an exciting time filled with opportunity for those joining the firm. MTFA is a small firm with BIG ideas.
To apply, provide a letter of interest, resume, and work sample to MTFA@MTFA.net. Be sure to include the position title in the subject line of your email.
We are currently seeking talented individuals to contribute to our growing practice.
MTFA Architecture is a diverse, collaborative, award-winning, full-service multidisciplinary design firm with offices in Arlington, VA, and on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. With extensive experience in architecture, interior design, preservation, conservation, and master planning, it is MTFA’s mission to positively shape culture, commerce, and people’s lives through innovative design solutions for the built environment. MTFA’s market strengths include education, culture, commercial, multi-family, government, religious, and historic preservation projects.
Is MTFA a good fit for you? Provide a letter of interest, resume, and work sample to MTFA@MTFA.net. Be sure to include the position title in the subject line of your email. Responses from candidates only, no recruiters, please.
MTFA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Project Architect
To join us as a PROJECT ARCHITECT in our studio, you should have:
Registered architect with an architecture degree
5 to 15 years of experience
Proficiency and project experience in Revit and AutoCAD
Experience with Federal Government projects
Eligible for Government security clearance
Experience with preliminary planning, programming, feasibility studies, concepts, schematic design, design development, construction documents including specifications and construction administration
Strong communication and organizational skills
Collaborative personality to bring out the best in team situations
U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency
Job Type: Full Time
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Project Manager
To join us as a PROJECT MANAGER in our studio, you should have:
Architecture degree with 8 to 15 years of experience
Project manager with experience working with Federal Government clients
Eligible for Government security clearance
Design sensibilities and management skills
Client and teaming relationship skills
Experience reviewing and editing specifications
Proficiency and experience navigating Revit
Strong communication and organizational skills
Collaborative personality to bring out the best in team situations
Project coordination skills
U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency
Job Type: Full Time
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Interior Designer
To join us as an INTERIOR DESIGNER in our studio, you should have:
Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture with a minimum 6 years experience
ASID membership or NCIDQ certification
Experience in commercial and government office environments
Great design sensibilities with construction documents skills
Proficiency and project experience in Revit
Collaborative personality to bring out the best in team situations
U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency
Job Type: Full Time
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Preservation Architect
To join us as a PRESERVATION ARCHITECT in our studio, you should have:
Knowledge of the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
Undergraduate or graduate degree in Architecture with a specialization in Historic Preservation
5+ years of historic preservation experience
Current architectural registration
Interest in the technical aspects of historic properties and buildings, including historic materials
Ability to collaborate with consultants and owner's representatives on complex multi-phased projects
Strong communication and organizational skills
Collaborative personality to bring out the best in team situations
Experience with government projects is a plus
U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency
Job Type: Full Time
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Architectural Conservator
To join us as an ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATOR in our studio, you should have:
Masters of Science in Historic Preservation with a conservation concentration or a Masters of Architecture with a certificate in conservation
Experience with field investigation, materials testing, materials treatment, report writing, construction documents, and construction administration
5+ years of historic preservation experience
Demonstrable skills in historic research and AutoCAD
Full-time professional experience, particularly construction administration, and specification writing skills, will be considered an advantage over other candidates
Preference will be given to those individuals with strong communication skills
Collaborative personality to bring out the best in team situations
U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency
Job Type: Full Time
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Architectural Historian
To join us as an ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN in our studio, you should have:
Project experience with the Secretary of Interiors Standards for the treatment of Historic Properties and the Section 106 process
Undergraduate or graduate degree in architectural history
5 to 10 years of experience as a preservation specialist
Experience with research for historic structures reports
Experience navigating federal and local repositories
Interest in participating in survey of historic structures
Strong writing skills, communication skills, and organizational skills
Collaborative personality to bring out the best in team situations
Interested in learning and growing within the field of architectural preservation
Experience with tax credit applications is a plus
U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency
Job Type: Full-time, permanent part-time will be considered.