Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Individual and family coverage
Careers
Life at RLPS
Blending the Personal and Professional
Founded in 1954, RLPS is a full-service architectural and interior design firm. Our mission is to Inspire People and Transform Lives. You will have the opportunity to positively impact people—whether it’s students in K-12 schools or colleges, older adults in senior living communities or one of the other organizations we serve.
We are always looking for creative, energetic people to join our team. Dedicated, quality-driven professionals seeking a collaborative work setting will thrive at RLPS. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, continuing education opportunities and many extras like our employee assistance program (EAP), summer hours option and paid volunteer time.
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Employee Benefits
The Whole Package
401(k) Plan
Pre-tax/Roth Retirement Savings options with profit sharing
Long Term Disability
Long Term Disability Insurance, premium paid by RLPS
Life Insurance
$40,000 Life Insurance Policy, premium paid by RLPS
10 Paid Holidays
Ten paid Holidays per year including Martin Luther King Day
Vacation Days
Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick time allocations
Paid Volunteer Hours
Eight hours of paid volunteer time per year
Professional Development
Seminars, educational courses, and workshops paid for by RLPS
Membership Dues
Professional membership dues paid by RLPS
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential short-term counseling and referrals
Identity Theft Insurance
Essential employee coverage paid by RLPS
Mileage Reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement above IRS standard rates
Flex Schedule
Start your day between 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Friday Flex Day
Option to work four 9-hour days and half day Fridays
Other Perks
Company Sponsored Events
Planned events throughout the year including annual golf outing, happy hours, picnics etc.
Annual "Egg Drop" Competition
Annual tradition when employees design a contraption to protect an egg as it drops, catapults or otherwise travels toward a target
Snacks
Office-provided coffee, beverages, fruit and snacks
Dry Cleaning Pick-Up
Dry cleaning pick-up / delivery to office
Birthday Gift Certificate
Birthday gift certificate to restaurant or company store credit
What Our People Have to Say
Employee Insights
The benefits, camaraderie, building, and teamwork here at RLPS have certainly exceeded my experiences at other places I've worked. I feel like an integral part of the firm and it's why I stay.
Stefanie Depugh
Marketing Coordinator
I'm relatively new to the office and from the beginning RLPS has encouraged me to take ownership of my experience by joining committees and create the office where I want to work and develop as an architect.
Jordan Sheets
Project Architect
Working at RLPS has been a great learning experience. Working closely with designers, project architects, interior designers and construction administrators has deepened my knowledge of this profession that I love.
Sam Betancourt
BIM Technician
At RLPS I am privileged to collaborate with an immensely talented group of individuals who have not only enriched my professional journey but also broadened my perspective of what is possible in the built environment.
Ty Shappell
Director of Construction Administration
RLPS University
We’re Invested In Your Future
RLPS University reflects the firm’s commitment to provide every employee with multiple opportunities for continuing education and personal development. Programs cover a wide range of topics such as new products, industry trends, code updates, best practices and personal health. Faculty include staff members, consultants, industry experts and product representatives.
Interns have opportunities to work on design challenges.
Internships
5 Partners Began as Interns at RLPS
We strive to provide diverse opportunities and real-world experiences to supplement classroom and studio learning opportunities.The RLPS internship program is for currently enrolled, full-time students who have completed a minimum of three years in an accredited applicable program. Architectural interns have the ability to track time towards Architectural Experience Program (AXP) hours while working under a licensed professional.
Student interns also have opportunities to participate in individual and group design challenges, assist with marketing/graphics development and provide a presentation to our staff regarding their experiences.
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Unique Offices
Lancaster, PA
250 Valleybrook Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-560-9501
Pittsburgh, PA
c/o Ascender
6401 Penn Ave, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
6401 Penn Ave, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-806-1799
Committed to Making an Impact
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our success. Diverse perspectives drive innovation, creativity and a strong work environment. We embrace employees’ differences so each person feels valued, respected and supported in reaching their full potential.
RLPS welcomes individuals of all facets of diversity including age, color, ethnicity, family/marital status, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical ability, political affiliation, race, religion (or lack thereof), sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and veteran status.
RLPS is an EPiC Firm!
Every year AIA Pennsylvania asks Emerging Professionals around Pennsylvania to nominate their firm for the EPiC Firm Award. “Emerging Professionals” are architecture students, Associate AIA members and Architects licensed for 10 years or less.
EPiC firms demonstrate a commitment to 1) Impact the next generation and strengthen the profession; 2) Create leadership and career development opportunities for young professionals; and 3) Welcome new and alternative career path professionals, and anyone with an interest in the profession.
Our Culture
It’s All About the Relationships We Build
Whether it’s to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Octoberfest, or just kick back after a hard day’s work, the bistro, great room, patios and parking lots host various informal events throughout the year. Family members are often invited to attend these or other activities like our annual picnic and holiday party or day trips to nearby cities.
Intern Happy Hour
RLPS Fall Fest
Company Fishing trip
Summer picnic
Family holiday cookie night
Employee appreciation day