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 🔗Architectural Conservator

  • Full Time
  • Arlington, VA
  • $60,000 - $80,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • August 31, 2026
  • How to Apply:

    Is MTFA a good fit for you? Provide a letter of interest, resume and work sample to mtfa@mtfa.net. Be sure to include the position title in the subject line of your email.

    All current career opportunities can be seen on our website: https://www.mtfa.net/careers

  • Job benefits: Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance  
  • Application Email: mtfa@mtfa.net
  • Application Phone #: 703-524-6616

Website MTFA Architecture, PLLC

MTFA Architecture is a diverse, collaborative, award winning full-service design firm with offices in Arlington, Virginia and Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. MTFA’s mission is to positively shape culture, commerce and people’s lives through innovative design solutions for the built environment. MTFA’s market strengths include: education, culture, commercial, multi-family, government, religious and historic preservation related projects.

MTFA Architecture is seeking a junior architectural conservator with experience in historic preservation, who is committed to transforming visions, enhancing potential, and exceeding expectations in the built environment. We are dedicated to preserving and adapting historic buildings and sites nationwide. Preservation is what we do and what we have been doing for over 40 years.

Ideal candidates for the position must have a Masters of Science in Historic Preservation with a conservation concentration or a Masters of Architecture with a certificate in conservation. Responsibilities include field investigation, materials testing, materials treatment, report writing, construction documents, and construction administration. Candidates must be able to demonstrate skills in historic research, AutoCAD, Revit. Full-time professional experience, particularly construction administration and specification writing skills, will be considered an advantage over other candidates. Preference will be given to those individuals with strong communication skills.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Senior Architectural Conservator in MTFA Architecture’s Arlington, Virginia, office, but will also be involved in multidisciplinary projects with our preservation architects.

To join us as a junior architectural conservator in our studio, you should have:

·         Strong communication skills

·         Collaborative personality to bring out the best in team situations

·         Experience with government projects is a plus

·         U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency