Architectural Designer

Woolpert; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking an Architectural Designer for its Virginia Beach office. This role involves preparing schematics, working on various public/private projects, and ensuring design excellence through coordination from development to construction.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in architecture, strong skills in AutoCAD and REVIT, and a commitment to fostering interpersonal relationships. Join Woolpert and contribute to innovative architectural solutions while enjoying a great workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architecture, ideally with complex facilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schematics and design development documents.
• Plan and coordinate projects from initial stages to construction administration.
• Analyze client problems and propose architectural solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD

REVIT

SketchUp

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Education

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

LEED certification

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 Virginia Beach, VA 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 where the job is located.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.