Careers

Creating places that are right starts with having the right people in place.

Create Impactful Change Through Design.

At Torti Gallas, we have a deep understanding of our clients’ aspirations. That understanding inspires us to imagine new possibilities, develop fresh ideas, and resolve challenges in exciting ways.

Top 11 Reasons to Work at TGU

At Torti Gallas, you will be a critical member of a network of design professionals who value collaboration, fresh insight and bold talent. You will also be part of a sought-after corporate culture that supports dynamic career advancement and prizes work/life balance. Find your interest, plot your journey and make your mark.
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Empowerment & Recognition
Torti Gallas has been the recipient of numerous awards for our innovative planning, architecture and urban design work. This recognition by such prestigious groups as the American Institute of Architects, the Congress for the New Urbanism, the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Urban Land Institute, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the National Association of Home Builders establishes Torti Gallas’ long standing commitment to high quality design.
2
Professional Development
Professional development and training are key areas demanded by top talent. Which is why, Torti Gallas offers an environment where Emerging Professionals can work directly with Principals.
3
Sweet Office Perks
Literally…Torti Gallas provides morning doughnuts and afternoon happy hour on alternating Fridays!
4
A Culture of Giving
Torti Gallas is committed to helping local communities beyond our areas of expertise. Outside of the office, we clean up local schools and playgrounds, donate backpacks filled with school supplies and provide toys for a little holiday cheer.
5
An Environment for Continuous Learning
Torti Gallas offers interactive learning through practical challenges and hands-on experience. Lunch-N-Learns, Internal Professional Groups, Informative Discourses and Site Visits all encourage continued educational growth.
6
A Global Influence
Working at Torti Gallas provides employees an opportunity to contribute to the worldwide population—turning your passion into action. Our employees positively influence the world through architecture, planning and urban design.
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A Powerful Network of Talented Individuals
It’s easy to thrive when you work with a diverse range of people with different views, perspectives and priorities. Creative thinking is welcomed and encouraged, regardless of your role.
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Environmentally Conscious and Fiscally Responsible
Our national leadership in designing environmentally sustainable and economically viable communities ensures clients that we have the expertise to utilize innovative strategies that are financially feasible and buildable.
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One-of-a-Kind Experience
Every person has the opportunity to create a long and successful career with Torti Gallas. With our Design Charter as the road map and multiple office locations, the opportunities are endless.
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A Multi-Cultural Firm
Don’t worry about fitting in, there are 24 nationalities represented at Torti Gallas and 20 languages spoken.
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Benefits and Rewards
Torti Gallas offers a competitive employee package including pay, health and transportation benefits in addition to career advancement.

Employee + Benefits

Offerings may vary by office location and employee eligibility, but many at TGU enjoy these valued benefits and professional opportunities.
WORK + 
TOTAL LIFE BALANCE
We believe in working hard and playing hard. And we know that your day doesn’t begin or end with your workday. We offer customized work flexibility to help you balance your life with your work. We also offer a competitive package of PTO (that’s paid time off) based on position, years of service and office. And did we mention you can wear jeans to work?
HEALTHCARE + 
WELL BEING
We want you and your family to be healthy and happy, so you’ll find that we offer a complete package of generous benefits such as medical and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, disability benefits, and more.
PROFESSIONAL + 
DEVELOPMENT
Never stop learning and investing in your professional career. Working with us means regular exposure to a wide range of on-the-job and hands-on seminars and discussions led by inside and outside professionals. And Mentoring is a constant part of our culture. So whether you’re an Emerging or Seasoned Professional, we have plenty to offer you.
LICENSING + 
CERTIFICATION
We want you to take your career as far as possible. Because when you grow – we grow. We support and promote a wide-range of continuing education activities to help you succeed, including offering study materials, forming study groups and paying for testing/registrations/certifications upon your success.

Giving Back to the Community

Torti Gallas Urban takes pride in our community involvement and charitable giving to organizations that we have supported for many years, including:
District of Columbia Building Industry Association (DCBIA) is the premier non-profit trade association representing the real estate development industry in the District of Columbia. Torti Gallas has volunteered for their yearly Community Improvement Day, most recently helping to clean up the Lederer Gardens & Environmental Education Center located across the street from our Nannie Helen at 4800 project.
Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) is an important local nonprofit organization that provides much needed affordable housing and supportive Community Life programs such as preschools and after school homework clubs for disadvantaged families throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. They serve more than 1,300 families including over 300 school age children in advancing their housing and educational achievements. At the beginning of the school year and during every holiday season, Torti Gallas collects backpacks, school supplies, holiday gifts, and monetary donations for over 80 children living in a Montgomery Housing Partnership community.
Torti Gallas volunteered and presented at the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) Summit. This action-packed, exciting youth summit exposes middle and high school aged children to varied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professionals. Torti Gallas has participated in discussion panels and shared information about our local Washington, DC area projects.
Rebuilding Together Montgomery County (RTMC) provides small and large-scale home repairs, accessibility modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades at no cost to low-income homeowners in Montgomery County. These services help the county’s most vulnerable residents live safely, securely and independently in their homes. Torti Gallas has worked with RTMC on several community improvement projects throughout the County.
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