Architectural Designer

Woolpert; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a talented Architectural Designer to join its Charlotte, NC architecture team. The role involves preparing schematics, coordinating projects, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have a degree in architecture and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and REVIT.

Woolpert is recognized as a great workplace that fosters innovation and opportunity for career growth. With a focus on design excellence and client value, it's a unique environment for professionals passionate about architecture.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of job‐related experience, preferably in the design of complex facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and confidently with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schematics and construction documents.
• Research materials for project selection.
• Plan and coordinate projects from programming to construction administration.
• Review construction submittals and assist project manager.
• Analyze client problems and develop architectural solutions.

Skills

Architectural design

Team collaboration

Client engagement

Education

5-year bachelor's or master's degree in architecture

LEED certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

SketchUp

Photoshop

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is hiring a talented Architectural Designer to join our dynamic Architecture team based in our Charlotte, NC office. This position reports to the Architectural Team Leader and will be responsible for performing work on all phases of various public/private projects including design development, preparation of presentation drawings and specifications, design review, coordination and correlation of construction drawings, and more.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Prepare schematics, design development and construction documents. Develop, modify and review production drawings and edit project narratives and specifications.
• Research materials to determine appropriate selection for project.
• Plan, coordinate and administer projects from the initial programming stages all the way through to construction administration.
• Review construction submittals and assist project manager in construction administration.
• Analyze client problems and develop architectural solutions to those problems.

What You Will Bring

• 5‑year bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• LEED certification is preferred.
• 3 or more years of job‑related experience, preferably in the design of complex facilities.
• Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, and Photoshop software.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and confidently with diverse personalities and communication styles, while fostering and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.