WSP Hiring for SR. ARCHITECT at Washington, DC Full Time

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all backgrounds. That’s why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Architect for our Washington, DC office. The following location will also be considered: Virginia Beach, VA. Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects to large projects.
• Exercise independent judgement in some areas evaluating, selecting and applying standard architectural design techniques, procedures and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.
• Interact with current clients and assist in pursuing new work by leveraging existing relationships in the market
• Lead Design Team members in the preparation of design documents, reports and related project documents using REVIT and other applicable software
• Must demonstrate ability to perform thorough technical reviews in support of the office’s Quality Control program
• Completes designs for applicable project, prepares architectural working drawings and related project documents
• Prepares project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data
• Conducts site and construction inspections gathering information, compiling reports for management
• May assist in development of proposals
• May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of lower-level architects
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline, including project management of DoD facilities related work
• Architectural license
• Successful experience managing architectural projects
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) standards required
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance
• The ability to travel, some internationally, to project or client sites as needed
• Proficiency with CADD and REVIT platforms and their capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCARB Certification
• Experience with NAVISWORKS

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 10%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: WASHINGTON – 23RD STREET NW
• All locations: US-DC-Washington, US-VA-Virginia Beach

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #LI-HYBRID