Architectural Designer — Sustainable & Restoration Focus

WSP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Architectural Designer to support due diligence, concept development, restoration, and construction of public and private sector building projects. You will prepare drawings, specifications, budgets, and documents while managing client relationships.

You will develop and present design proposals, visualize projects, and collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and scientists to ensure safety, compliance, and durability across varied projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline.
• Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, and application to project work-related issues.
• Experience with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including restorative and new design.
• Proficient creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability, green building design, and reducing hazardous substances/GHG.
• Knowledge of building laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with detailed drawings showing external and internal appearance and structure of projects.
• Collect and analyze data from site surveys, blueprints, GIS, maps, and environmental data for project development.
• Perform professional architectural work and assist with research and inspections of site conditions and permits.
• Contribute to advanced modeling, design requirements, and operating strategies for occupant safety and functionality.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and scientists to layout structures, guide construction, and estimate resources.
• Verify site and structural safety against loads and environmental effects.
• Prepare data visualizations, tables, charts, and 2D/3D illustrations for presentations.
• Maintain quality control for measurements, illustrations, and documentation.
• Assist development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to address design or construction issues.
• Conduct research on design/ construction issues for feasibility and risk mitigation.

Skills

Creative visualization

Technical drawing

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Self-leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

REVIT

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WSP is seeking an Architectural Designer to support due diligence, concept development, restoration, and construction of public and private sector building projects. You will prepare drawings, specifications, budgets, and documents while managing client relationships.

You will develop and present design proposals, visualize projects, and collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and scientists to ensure safety, compliance, and durability across varied projects.