Work at JLG
Become an employee-owner of one of the country’s best places to work
At JLG, you are more than an employee — you're an owner
Every day at JLG is a new day for creating, inspiring and solving challenges. Everyone — from our Intern Designers to our Construction Administrator to our Marketing staff — is the heart and brains of the process, and we work closely together because we are inspired by one another. We live and work with passion; we never stop at “good enough” when it comes to our own expertise and aptitude, and are innovative and resilient in seeking out new ways to actively participate in the experience of being a JLGer. In fact, our JLGers are so important that we became a 100% Employee-Owned ESOP in 2014 because the best place to grow your career is at a business of your own design. So, if you are someone with fire in your belly and fun up your sleeve, you’re someone we want to meet.
Employment benefits
We strongly believe that happy employees build successful companies, and so we have created a flexible benefits program that goes beyond the basics to offer perks that truly incentivize. Our compensation and benefits package is designed to keep our JLGers healthy both at work and in life.
- Agile workforce program
- Summer and flexible hours
- JLGfit program
- Company-wide events and in-house social gatherings
- Paid time off, paid holidays, paid bereavement, and paid parental leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health/Daycare FLEX)
- Formal peer mentoring program
- Company-sponsored training and continuing education
- Paid licensure and NCARB fees
- Paid Architectural Registration Exams
- Endless growth opportunities
- A 3-year AXP development program (cuts your licensure time in half)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match contribution
- Licensure bonus program
- Discretionary bonuses
Learn more about JLG’s award-winning mentorship program by clicking here.
JLGives back
We are really, really lucky. For nearly three decades, we have had the good fortune to work with and for the best people, on the best projects, in the best communities. And we believe it’s our responsibility to share the love. So, while we put our heart and soul into everything we do at JLG – when an organization needs our time, money, or our JLGness outside what is expected in our “normal” day-to-day roles, JLGives back.
Be yourself
We want to know the world from every vantage point. That’s why we welcome everyone into our office. Each of our teammate’s unique experiences makes our culture richer. Our only criteria for candidates are remarkable talent, a spirit of collaboration, and a desire to help others thrive. As it should be, all races, pronouns, religions, and physical abilities are valued within our doors.
In recognizing the soul (and future) of our company is in the hands of our young professionals, JLG created JLGdna – a totally unique training, mentorship, and social program for all of our emerging leaders. Within DNA, JLGers learn, develop, and grow in a collaborative program that supports and celebrates their individual strengths and dreams.
Early career architects
Be faster: The national average to become a licensed architect is 6.5 years. The JLG average is 3.7 years. How? By supporting you throughout all 3,740 hours of training with monthly meetings.
Be better: Share your ideas and gather the invaluable perspective of fellow JLG architects. It’s a supportive, non-competitive environment that always has your back.
Be broader: “Vacationing” to JLG’s multiple locations and studio groups gains a deeper understanding of the Design for Life® approach and stronger team connections.
Be involved: Take part in volleyball teams, block parties, pumpkin carving contests, and more. It’s a nifty combination of corny to crazy good times.
Be kinder: Building stronger communities begins outside our front doors. We volunteer with local schools and organizations to support the people and places we call home.
Be our next great JLGer
We love what we do. We think you will too. Creating spaces that inspire, support, and connect communities is incredibly fulfilling. At JLG you’ll help us shape life-improving environments throughout the region, country, and world. We are thrilled to help you achieve your best by sharing our passion and knowledge. Hopefully, it’ll inspire you to join the next generation of leaders, innovators and improvers.
Aspiring architects
Get Launched: Gather hands-on experience learning how spaces shape personal interactions, support functions, and build community. Inquire about JLG internships.
Get Awarded: JLG sponsors North Dakota State University’s architecture high-rise competition. We award cash to the top three significant design solutions provided by 4th-year students in the architecture and landscape architecture department.
Get Connected: Do you wonder if architecture is the right field for you? Shadow visits allow undeclared students to spend a few hours inside our office and talking to a JLG architect.
Get Informed: JLG invites NDSU Architecture students to tour Black Gold Headquarters (LEED Gold) and UND Gorecki Alumni Center (LEED Platinum). Both facilities help them understand how to incorporate innovative and low-cost sustainability design elements.
