Senior Industrial Architect

AtkinsRéalis•Exton, PA

5d•$150,700 - $188,400•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Industrial Architect to join its team in Exton, Pennsylvania. The position is expected to work in the office at least three days per week, with project travel as required. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced industrial architect with expertise in planning, designing, and delivering cleanroom and controlled-environment facilities. This role serves as a technical leader, trusted advisor, and project architect, developing facility solutions that meet operational, regulatory, quality, safety, and client business requirements. It is intended for a Senior Principal, Subject Matter Expert, or Technical Director-level professional with leadership experience in cleanroom and advanced manufacturing facility design. The architect will lead design and delivery of large industrial and manufacturing facilities and provide architectural leadership across pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology and laboratory environments, semiconductor fabrication, food and beverage processing, cleanrooms, controlled environments, warehouses, and production facilities. The role involves multidisciplinary coordination, GMP-compliant design, client engagement, development of standards, constructability reviews, mentoring, business development support, and technical oversight through construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup. The position also reviews and approves architectural deliverables such as designs, plans, layouts, classifications, flow diagrams, BIM models, and construction documents. AtkinsRéalis describes itself as an engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. Its stated values are Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence. Compensation is expected to range from $150,700 to $188,400 annually, depending on skills and experience. Benefits may vary depending on employment status.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
Registered Architect (RA) credential required.
At least 20 years of architectural design experience for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
At least 10 years of direct cleanroom facility design experience.
Proven experience delivering multiple projects in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, food and beverage production, and industrial production facilities.
Extensive knowledge of GMP and cGMP facility requirements; ISO 14644 Cleanroom Standards; IBC, NFPA, and local building codes; FDA-regulated facility design; and industrial environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
Strong knowledge of architectural detailing for cleanrooms, controlled environments, and critical process spaces.
Proficiency with Revit, BIM 360, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
Technical expertise in cleanroom envelope design, material and personnel flow segregation, airlock and gowning design, and contamination control strategies.
Technical expertise in clean utility integration, process area adjacency planning, hazardous material classifications, and architectural systems for controlled environments.
Technical expertise in facility master planning, modular and prefabricated cleanroom systems, industrial fire and life safety design, and operational readiness and facility startup support.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Client relationship management and executive-level communication skills.
Technical leadership, mentoring, and staff development capabilities.
Design quality management and project delivery excellence.
Business development and proposal support capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with major EPCM, engineering consulting, or design-build organizations.
Experience on projects exceeding $100 million in capital value.
Knowledge of Annex 1 requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing, BSL laboratory facilities, semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities, aseptic processing facilities, and advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) facilities.
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification.
Experience supporting global clients and international projects.
Experience with digital project delivery and BIM execution planning.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design, planning, and execution of large-scale industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Develop facility concepts, programming, master plans, feasibility studies, and basis-of-design documentation.
Provide architectural leadership for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology and laboratory environments, semiconductor fabrication facilities, food and beverage processing plants, cleanrooms and controlled environments, and industrial warehouse and production facilities.
Coordinate with process engineering, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, automation, validation, and construction teams.
Lead development of GMP-compliant architectural solutions for regulated facilities.
Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
Participate in client presentations, design reviews, and stakeholder workshops.
Develop architectural standards and design guidelines for cleanroom environments.
Conduct constructability reviews and support execution planning.
Mentor junior architects and multidisciplinary project teams.
Support business development efforts, proposals, technical interviews, and client relationship management.
Provide technical oversight during procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
Review and approve architectural deliverables, including conceptual designs, floor plans, equipment layouts, cleanroom classifications, material and personnel flow diagrams, BIM models, and construction documents.