Architect Jobs in San Rafael, CA

An Architect plays a crucial role in the construction industry, translating the client's vision into blueprints that engineers and construction workers use to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing building. They are responsible for meeting with clients to gather project requirements, creating detailed building plans, and overseeing the project's execution to ensure it adheres to the design. Architects also ensure that the building meets all applicable safety and building codes. They collaborate with a range of professionals including engineers, landscape architects, urban planners, and construction representatives to complete the project successfully.

To become an Architect, one must have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, but many also pursue a Master's degree. They should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as be proficient in relevant software such as AutoCAD. Certification by regulatory bodies like the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is also essential. Prior to becoming architects, individuals may start their careers as Architectural Drafters, Architectural Technicians, or Architectural Interns to gain practical experience in the field.

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Senior Healthcare Project Architect

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

documentation and delivery of large-scale healthcare projects HCAI 1/OSHPD 1 experience is mandatory for this role Demonstrated experience working on healthcare projects in the state of California Fluency in Revit...

Senior Salesforce CRM Functional Architect, extensive hands-on experience in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Data Cloud, and Marketing Cloud

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Proven Technofunctional experience architecting and delivering complex, multi-cloud Salesforce implementations....

Design Engineer, Electrical Engineering

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Electrical Engineering from four-year college or university (ABET Accredited) Experience with energy code compliance (ASHRAE 90.1, IECC) Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit...

Senior Azure DevOps Architect San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Note that we are looking for an Architect-level candidate for this role, not an Engineer-level. So this question is asking about 5 years of Architect-level skills, ie beyond Engineer-level....

Digital Architect Pre Sales Lead Advisor

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

NTT DATA Services currently seeks a senior SAP Pre-sales Solution Architect to join our team....

Remote Work

Design Engineer - Americas

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

100% year over year, over 2500 customers, very low churn, and many years of runway. We'll share more details once we meet, but you now probably have a good idea as to why we're hiring for this...

SAP FICO Functional Architect - 65198861

  • Sausalito, CA (8 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Sausalito, CA (8 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

About the role We are seeking a highly skilled Functional Architect with 5 to 7 years of experience to join our team....

Career Opportunities: Senior Project Architect - HealthCare (12021)

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience leading other architects and project groups. Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit and SketchUp....

Design Engineer II/III

  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Evergreen, Insight Globals Manage Service Division partners with a large local utility companys Distribution Asset Strategy team. We are looking for a strong Engineer who will...

Architect - (5268) - Design & Construction - Architecture - SFO - (157064) TPV

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, including Lumion, Photoshop, Acrobat, In-Design and Illustrator....

User Interface/User Experience Architect

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring a Product Design Architect to help craft the future of work....

Architect Ii - Mission Critical

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Architect II - Mission Critical page is loadedArchitect II - Mission CriticalApply locations San Francisco time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id 2025-02845Overview:Exercises...

Sr Project Architect (Healthcare) - San Francisco/San Jose/ Los Angeles

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level architects or technicians. Performs as team leader on certain projects....

Mechanical Design Engineer

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and updating CAD models and drawings (both 2D and 3D) using NX. You will work on...

Structural Design Engineer

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from San Rafael, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and...

Demographic Data for San Rafael, CA

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Salary for Architect Jobs in San Rafael, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Architects in San Rafael, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.4%
Master's Degree
26.7%
Associate's Degree
9.7%
High School or GED
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Architects in San Rafael, CA
2-4 years
33.3%
None
19.1%
6-8 years
14.3%
4-6 years
9.5%
8-10 years
9.5%
Less than 1 year
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%



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