join the TWA team!

You have experience and skill, and now all you need is to find the right fit. We’re TWA and we’re so glad you found us! If you’re an experienced Project Architect or Architectural Drafter, we need you on our team of creative thinkers and doers in Johnson City, Tennessee! You will join a dynamic team who consistently pushes beyond the programmatic requirements of projects to create unique and meaningful places in the gorgeous and growing Appalachian Highlands region of upper East Tennessee. We specialize in a collaborative experience which enriches the lives of those who live, learn, work and play in the spaces we create and encourages repeat business. TWA is a full-service firm wholly committed to design excellence in the commercial, civic, educational, religious, and healthcare markets, while having a little fun and building relationships both inside and outside the office along the way. We maintain a compact, highly focused team, we do big work, and we enjoy ourselves while doing it! What you’ll find here is a wholistic firm with a good cooperative and room to grow.

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and portfolio samples to caryn@thomasweemsarchitect.com.

project architect

Your Role:

  • Generate and develop innovative design solutions on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

  • Exhibit proven experience in planning, design, construction technology and documentation, and construction administration

  • Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce constructible solutions

  • Assist the Principal Architect in overseeing the design, detailing, and construction of variety of projects that range in scope and scale

  • Manage communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants

  • Direct production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks with design intent and top-notch technical quality

  • Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews

  • Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs

  • Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

Your Qualifications:

Hard Skills:

  • Valid Driver’s License & US Citizenship, required

  • Bachelors degree in Architecture from an accredited school, required

  • 5+ years of professional experience, required

  • Registered Architect, preferred

  • Knowledge of building codes, standards and architectural principles/practices, required

  • Proficiency in latest version of AutoCAD, Sketch Up and Adobe Creative Suite, highly preferred

  • Proficiency in Revit, highly preferred

Soft Skills:

  • Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

  • A quick learner and self-starter with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

  • Excellent written + verbal communication and management skills to include leadership, organization, and client relationship management skills

  • Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution

  • Friendly and personable demeanor with a willingness to engage beyond task-oriented interactions

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Architectural DRAFTER

Your Role:

  • Generate and develop innovative design solutions on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

  • Develop and coordinate projects from schematic design through construction administration for a variety of projects that range in scope and scale

  • Assist in production & coordination of project drafting, construction detailing, documenting existing conditions, and developing drawing/documentation standards

  • Review construction submittals & conduct on-site observations and document site reviews

  • Manage communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants

  • Attend various project meetings and assist with various administrative tasks and documentation

  • Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications:

Hard Skills:

  • Valid Driver’s License & US Citizenship, required

  • Associates degree in CAD drawing or Bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent experience, required

  • 3+ years of professional experience, highly preferred

  • Knowledge of building codes, materials, construction methods, standards and architectural principles/practices, highly preferred

  • Proficiency in latest version of AutoCAD, required

  • Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite, highly preferred

Soft Skills:  

  • Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy

  • Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

  • A quick learner and self-starter with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

  • Excellent written + verbal communication

  • Well-rounded, strategic thinker with the ability to understand and convey information and ideas presented from concept to construction completion

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • Friendly and personable demeanor with a willingness to engage beyond task-oriented interactions

Salary is commensurate with experience.