Careers at STEELE Associates

At STEELE we know thoughtful designs and inspiring and equitable environments can only be achieved through the passionate work of great people and teams. We are always looking for talented people who want to grow and learn with our firm while enjoying the Central Oregon lifestyle and getting a jumpstart on the weekends with half-day Latte Friday Show & Tell where we have a beverage and chat about upcoming adventures and then seize the weekend at noon.

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Current Positions Available:

Architect Level III

Steele Associates Architects (STEELE) is seeking new Architectural Team Members to join us at our firm in beautiful Bend, Oregon. STEELE is a rock solid, stable design firm with a 29-year history of designing a broad range of award-winning public and private projects throughout the western/southwestern states while strongly supporting our people with their professional and personal endeavors. Our reputation and relationships are earning us many wonderful new projects, and we need talented new Team Members to join us and provide our clients with the design and service excellence they have come to expect.

We offer an environment where employees work together in a fun, flexible and inclusive atmosphere of trust, and our location in Bend's west side allows for quick access to great trails, restaurants and all that Bend has to offer. STEELE's people work on an interesting variety of project types, including mixed-use, education, civic, medical, interiors, senior, tech, commercial, retail, hospitality and industrial. Due to our financial stability our employees also enjoy excellent compensation and benefits (including flexible work schedules and half-day Fridays) and the opportunity for career advancement and professional growth.

Education, Proficiency, and Attitude Requirements

• Passion and enthusiasm for architecture and sustainable design.
• Upbeat, positive attitude.
• Team player who loves collaboration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture.
• A minimum of 8-years of experience.
• Proficient in REVIT, AutoCAD Architecture, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong design, organization, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team.
• Ability to work to meet established deadlines.
• Working in our office with our team members.

Benefits and Perks

At STEELE you will find that we are not only dedicated to excellence in our field, but also to fostering a great work environment where our employees are supported in their personal and professional goals.

• STEELE takes amazing care of our people.
•  A stable, fun, and creative work environment of transparency, trust and collaboration
• All full-time team members have the option to work four 9-hour days (M-TH) and a half day “Latte Friday’s” where our people are treated to their favorite beverage.
• Flexible work schedule and generous flexible time off plan
• Competitive Compensation, Perks, and Performance Bonuses
• Continuing Education, Career Advancement. We have Project Managers who started as interns.
• Group Health Package (medical, vision, alternative, RX and dental)
• 401K Profit Share. Employer contribution is discretionary and most employers only match, but STEELE typically contributes 5-8% of employees' compensation for those in the plan without the employee being required to contribute!
• STEELE provides performance bonuses.
• Ideal office location in Bend’s Northwest Crossing, 5 minutes to Phil’s Trail for biking, hiking and running!
• Shower facilities and inside bike parking to encourage bike commuting, noon workouts, and healthy lifestyles!

STEELE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, uniformed military service, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law.