Posted August 8, 2025
About the Company:
MTFA Architecture is a full-service firm which offers extensive experience and expertise in all phases of professional architectural design, building evaluations, planning, renovation, contract documents, and construction administration. Established in 1989, MTFA has grown steadily to serve our clients’ needs for religious, educational, and institutional projects. MTFA has performed work all over the world but concentrates mostly on projects in the Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland areas.
Office Location:
3200 Langston Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22207
Preservation Architect
MTFA Architecture is seeking an architect with experience in historic preservation, who is committed to transforming visions, enhancing potential, and exceeding expectations in the built environment. We are dedicated to preserving and adapting historic buildings and sites nationwide. Preservation is what we do and what we have been doing for over 40 years.
MTFA Architecture is a diverse, collaborative, award winning full-service design firm with offices in Arlington, Virginia and Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. MTFA’s mission is 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 related projects.
MTFA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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
· 8+ 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 communications and organizational skills
· Collaborative personality to bring out the best in team situations and mentor emerging professionals
· Strong knowledge of design, construction documents, and project delivery
· Experience with government projects is a plus
· Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD programs and Microsoft Office
· U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Think MTFA is a good fit for you? Please provide a letter of interest, resume, and work sample to [email protected].
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