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Healthcare Architect

POSTED 03-10-2026

Eau Claire, WI

Minneapolis, MN

Wendel is seeking an experienced and talented Healthcare Architect with relevant experience in healthcare programming, planning and design for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare projects. The appropriately qualified candidate will be part of or responsible for projects that may be out of any one of our Midwest offices. The position will be based in either the Eau Claire Wisconsin office or the Minneapolis Minnesota office.

We are seeking someone passionate about design, someone ambitious who is interested in advancing their career and growing in a practice area with dedicated healthcare leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with clients and internal teams to develop project strategies at all levels of detail including new construction and renovations.
  • Lead projects through all phases, including design, fit-out planning, equipment planning, and casework planning.
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
  • Participate in select marketing and business development opportunities.
  • Assist in proposal and interview phases to help win work.
  • Actively seek new knowledge in healthcare facilities.
  • Mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff.

 

Qualifications

  • Associated degree minimum with BA/BS in architecture or related field preferred.
  • 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Licensed Architect is required.
  • Software proficiency using MS Office, Revit, and others
  • Comprehensive understanding of model building codes and healthcare guidelines.
  • Detailed, methodical, process-oriented, open to change, and motivated by innovation.
  • Great collaborator and communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Ambitious self-starter with strong problem-solving skills who strives for excellence.
  • Career and leadership oriented.
  • Trusted client advisor in the Healthcare realm.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$85,000 – $110,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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Architect – Public Safety

POSTED 03-30-2026

Albany, NY

Buffalo, NY

Hauppauge, NY

Middletown, CT

Rochester, NY

Syracuse, NY

Williamsville, NY

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with public entities to design public safety facilities through our Five Bugles Design (FBD) and Mitchell Associates Architects (MAA) design groups.  We are national leaders in the design of public safety facilities, having completed over 400 projects, teaching station design at national conferences, being published in fire service magazines, and receiving numerous design awards.

With the merger of FBD and MAA, our design team offers the opportunity to work on an exciting project type in a collaborative team approach with others who are truly committed to the needs of our clients. If you are looking to make a real impact and have 5 plus years of experience in public safety design, then this position is for you!

Our public safety design team is looking for a mid to senior level design professional that thrives in a fast paced and team focused working environment. Wendel is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, but we are flexible to a candidate’s home location having the need for this individual in anyone of our Connecticut or New York State offices.

 

This is the right position for you if:

  • Love to execute project development from concept through construction while working with other committed design professionals.
  • Are seeking to mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents.
  • Attend project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract.
  • Want to grow into a senior leadership role with the potential for business development.
  • Become the trusted advisor to our established public safety clients and supplement our sales team in the development and securing of new project work.
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.
  • Attend Interviews, assist in proposal creation, and manage client expectations.
  • Have a proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills.
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements.
  • Are self-motivated and can solve problems independently, often working remotely.
  • Have a 4- or 5-year degree in Architecture, or a related field.
  • Have 6 -14 years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience, 5 plus years’ experience in Fire and/or Police stations.
  • Have knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$80,000 – $115,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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Architectural Designer

POSTED 03-19-2026

Minneapolis, MN

Eau Claire, WI

We are seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Architect/Designer with up to 5 years of experience, who thrives in a fast-paced and team-focused working environment. This position is open in our Eau Claire, WI and Minneapolis, MN offices. Employees of all levels are involved in every aspect of design from concept through construction. The ideal candidate is seeking advancement in their career and welcomes this opportunity to leverage Wendel’s established presence in the northeast region and grow our regional offices.

Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of conventional architecture assignments for projects of small to moderate size and complexity.
  • Regular tasks include planning and design studies and production of architectural drawings.
  • Assists others in the research and compilation of data, completing code analysis, writing project specifications, preparing reports and creating presentation materials.
  • Knowledge of basic commercial construction and experience in detailing is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Site/Civil, Structural & MEP/FP drawings and general concepts is a plus.
  • Occasional local travel for project work required.

 

Qualifications

  • Licensed and non-licensed candidates that meet these criteria will be considered.
  • Minimum of an associate’s degree in architecture and up to 5 years of working experience in a professional architecture firm is preferred.
  • Ability to work successfully independently and within the context of a larger multi-disciplinary team.
  • Excellent organizational skills to meet planned deliverables.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills is required.
  • Must be able to effectively manage workload across multiple projects in a timely manner to maximize value to the company and our clients.
  • Experience working in REVIT within a professional environment is preferred.
  • Include relevant design and/or documentation portfolio when applying.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$60,000 – $80,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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Architect/Designer

POSTED 03-25-2026

Albany, NY

We are seeking an enthusiastic Mid-Level Architect/Designer with 10-14 years’ experience, who thrives in a fast-paced and team-focused working environment. This position is open in our Albany, NY office. Employees of all levels are involved in every aspect of design from concept through construction. The ideal candidate is seeking advancement in their career and welcomes this opportunity to leverage Wendel’s established presence in the northeast region and grow our regional offices.

Responsibilities

  • Ability to work autonomously to complete Design, Documentation and Construction Administration tasks on smaller projects, utilizing staff support as needed. Tasks include the preparation of drawings and specifications, field verification/assessment, making recommendations and writing reports.
  • For larger projects of greater complexity, leads and supervises the work of a team, mentoring and guiding junior-level staff throughout the process. Coordinates closely with Project Technical Leads/Project Managers as required, to meet overarching project objectives.
  • Strong design, detailing, technical skills and a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, International Building Codes, Life Safety Code and ADA requirements. Ability to develop envelope and code strategies that meet schedule and budget objectives, working autonomously or with Project Technical Leads.
  • Conducts technical and design presentations to clients, agencies and stakeholders.
  • Coordinates regularly with engineers, consultants and extended teams to ensure full coordination and timely delivery of all aspects of the project. Able to coordinate directly with clients and stakeholders.
  • Coordinates with Project Technical Leads/Project Managers regarding project planning and staffing. Maintains understanding of project profitability and contract scope and identifies potential scope creep.
  • Actively sells other services to existing clients and supports regional Business Development in a variety of market sectors and may assist in proposals and fee evaluations.

 

Qualifications

  • Licensed and non-licensed candidates that meet these criteria will be considered.
  • Professional degree in Architecture and 10 – 14 years of related work experience.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills and success working within a team.
  • Schedule-driven, ability to plan work of team to meet deliverables.
  • Ability to identify issues, research/assess options and problem solve independently.
  • Knowledge of REVIT, Bluebeam, Procore and cloud-based Spec Writing software.
  • Ability to travel for project related activities.

Please attach your portfolio when applying.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$95,000 – $112,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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Architect/Designer

POSTED 03-27-2026

Buffalo, NY

Wendel is proud to be the First Place Winner in the Large Category of Buffalo Business First’s 2026 Best Places to Work.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Architect / Designer who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused working environment to join our growing office in Buffalo, NY. Employees of all levels are involved in every aspect of design, from conceptual design through construction. If this sounds exciting to you, keep reading!

Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, and manage construction documents for projects in an efficient and timely manner that maximizes value to the company and the client.
  • Coordinate construction documents with engineers and other consultants.
  • Collaborate with Project Leads, Designers, and other team members.
  • Maintain architectural standards, templates, and workflows across various project types.
  • Assists in the layout of preliminary site plans, puts together presentation drawings for clients, and updates existing drawings in our portfolio.
  • Review and revise concept plans with clients.

 

Qualifications

  • Ideal candidate has a minimum 4- or 5-year degree in Architecture.
  • Up to 5 years of working experience in a design firm with Revit, with project experience working in Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft.
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with building codes and regulations is a positive but not required.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and be a team player.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Willingness to work on multiple types of project types and markets.

Please attach your portfolio when applying.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.
  • Mentorship Program.

 

Salary range

$54,000 – $76,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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Mid-Level Project Architect

POSTED 03-31-2026

Alexandria, VA

Wendel is looking for a design professional that thrives in a fast paced and team focused working environment. Wendel is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, but we are looking for someone for our Alexandria, VA office. The ideal candidate is looking for advancement in their career and an opportunity to grow our established presence in the northeast region.

This is the right position for you if:

  • You love to execute project development from concept through construction while working with other design professionals.
  • You are seeking to mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents.
  • you want to lead project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract.
  • You want to grow into a senior leadership role.
  • You have a proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills for both interior and exterior aspects of new build and renovation projects.
  • You have a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements.
  • You are self-motivated and able to problem solve independently.
  • You are a licensed architect.
  • You have 6 – 14 years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience.
  • You are genuinely passionate about architecture.
  • You have exceptional communication and organizational skills, and you thrive at working in a team environment.
  • You have knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc.
  • You’re able to travel occasionally.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$94,000 – $131,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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Mid-Level Architect/Designer

POSTED 03-27-2026

Buffalo, NY

Wendel is proud to be the First Place Winner in the Large Category of Buffalo Business First’s 2026 Best Places to Work.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Architect / Designer who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused working environment to join our growing office in Buffalo, NY.

Wendel is looking for a candidate that is enthusiastic to learn and grow, is flexible and has a passion for design. As a growing office, the ideal candidate will also possess experience with or a desire to manage people. The candidate will receive direct training with a gradual onboarding of responsibilities, working closely with the current managers.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, and manage construction documents for projects in an efficient and timely manner that maximizes value to the company and the client.
  • Coordinate construction documents with engineers and other consultants.
  • Collaborate with Project Leads, Designers, and other team members.
  • Lead a small team with oversight from Project Architect
  • Maintain architectural standards, templates, and workflows across various project types.
  • Assists in the layout of preliminary site plans, puts together presentation drawings for clients, and updates existing drawings in our portfolio.
  • Review and revise concept plans with clients.
  • Mentor and train younger staff through collaboration on project work

 

Qualifications

  • Ideal candidate has a minimum 4- or 5-year degree in Architecture.
  • 6-14 years of working experience in a design firm with Revit, with project experience working in Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft.
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with building codes and regulations
  • Must have excellent communication skills and be a team player.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Willingness to work on multiple types of project types and markets.

Please attach your portfolio when applying.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.
  • Mentorship Program.

 

Salary range

$74,000-$104,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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Mid-Level Architect/Designer

POSTED 03-31-2026

Middletown, CT

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Mid-Level Architect/Designer to join the team in our Middletown, CT office. This is an exciting opportunity for a design professional with 6 – 14 years of experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment and is looking for growth opportunities into a senior leadership role.

In this position, you will be actively involved in all phases of the design process, from concept design through construction. You will collaborate with dynamic teams comprised of both local and remote colleagues, contributing to creative solutions across a diverse range of new construction and renovation projects.

The ideal candidate is motivated to advance their career while contributing to the continued growth of Wendel’s established Northeast presence.

Responsibilities

  • Executes projects from Conceptual Design through Construction, including the development of construction documentation; performs field verification site visits and prepares assessment reports.
  • Works autonomously to complete Design, Documentation and Construction Administration tasks, utilizing staff support as needed; leads and supervises team members on complex projects.
  • Researches and resolves problems; analyzes options and presents informed recommendations.
  • Demonstrates strong design, detailing and technical skills, with a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, International Building Codes, Life Safety Code and ADA requirements.
  • Coordinates with engineers, consultants and project teams to ensure full coordination and timely delivery of all aspects of project; able to interface directly with clients and stakeholders if asked.
  • Mentors and guides junior staff through design and documentation processes.

 

Qualifications

  • Licensed and non-licensed candidates that meet these criteria will be considered.
  • Professional degree in Architecture required, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant practical experience.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills and success working within a team.
  • Schedule-driven, ability to plan work of team to meet deliverables.
  • Ability to identify issues, research/assess options and problem solve independently.
  • A working proficiency in REVIT and Bluebeam required; familiarity with SketchUp, ProCore and cloud-based Specification software is a plus.
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Please upload your portfolio, including examples of technical documents.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$80,000 – $113,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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Architectural Design Internship

POSTED 02-23-2026

Albany, NY

Wendel is seeking enthusiastic Architecture student to intern at our Albany office location! We are looking for those who thrive in a fast paced, team focused, and collaborative studio – working environment.

As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects as a fully integrated member of the team, from initial design studies to construction documentation. More than most firms, we provide project leadership and encourage collaboration between all team members. We frequently work hand in hand with graphic designers, interiors specialists, fabricators and other architects, many of whom are considered leaders in their respective fields. Wendel’s internship program balances project work with education sessions about the field to create a comprehensive overview for our interns.

Internship Purpose

  • Work on real life projects like schools, private development, and transportation facilities.
  • Actively work on projects with team members in Albany, but also other architects in other offices.
  • Collaborate with team members of all levels.
  • Assist with actual project tasks, such as conceptual design, construction administration, detailing and red lines. These tasks are dependent on the projects in the office at the time of the internship.
  • Develop a better understanding of the architecture field.

 

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Architecture an accredited institution.
  • Must be in good academic standing.
  • A student who is a self-starter, collegial, diligent, and eager to learn about the day-to-day realities of a career in architecture.
  • Revit and Enscape experience preferred.
  • Ability to work on-site and travel if needed.

 

What we offer

  • An internship for a student with great communication skills who is comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.
  • Paid Internship.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Amazing company culture and work environment.
  • Opportunity to incorporate classroom learning into professional, real-world situations.

 

 

Hourly range

$19.00 – $21.00

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Hourly rate offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The rate offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfect with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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