Consultant, Architect

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement/voting/naturalization time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Consultant, Architect for our New York City office. You will work within the Transportation Facilities Group on rail, bus, airports, and transit hubs, collaborating with NYCT, MTA, LIRR, and other agencies.

You'll develop architectural drawings, ensure code compliance, and participate in project coordination across multiple transportation projects in the NY Metro region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or BA/BS in Architecture with a Master in Architecture.
• 3–5 years post-education experience; transportation experience a plus.
• Knowledge of NY/ NYC Building Codes and related standards.
• Experience with construction drawing standards is essential.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, MicroStation, Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural drawings, specs, renderings, and boards.
• Ensure code compliance for new construction and renovations in transportation facilities.
• Conduct local/regional site inspections and investigations.
• Attend project meetings and assist in coordination.
• Coordinate efforts across disciplines and manage project tasks.

Skills

Architectural drawings

Code compliance

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

SketchUp

MicroStation

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Consultant, Architect for our New York City (New York, NY) office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Facilities Group and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
The Transportation Facilities Group (TFG) leads and design projects that supports local and regional growth initiatives through small and large transportation projects. Our goal is to team with our agency clients and to develop solutions to the complex challenge of advancing transportation throughout the region. TFG has over 60 engineers and architects throughout the Northeast Region, with major design hubs located in New York City, Boston, St Louis and San Francisco.
The position offers varied projects in the transportation field within the NY Metro Region. The Associate Consultant, Architect position will work under the supervision of a senior architect and includes designs in rail and bus stations, pre‑k and higher education projects, airports, transportation hubs, rail systems, as well a wide array of projects that lead and support the engineering divisions. Clients include NYCT, MTA Bus, LIRR, MNR, PANY&NJ, Amtrak, NYC SCA, and local utilities. The scale of work varies from small to very large projects and offers the candidate the ability to continually switch between multiple project types on any given day, and offers tremendous exposure to varied disciplines within the New York Office.

Your Impact

• Development of Architectural drawings and specifications including renderings and presentation boards;
• Code compliance for new construction and renovations of transportation related facilities;
• Perform local and/or regional site inspections/investigations of projects
• Attend meetings
• Project Coordination
• 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 of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts/ Science in Architecture with a Masters in Architecture
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience, transportation experience is plus
• Understanding of building codes including, NY State, and NYC Building Codes
• Knowledge of construction drawing standards
• Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Microstation, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and highly organized.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detailed experience related in architectural building design and rehabilitation with construction exposure a plus
• Experience within the transportation industry is also a plus.

WSP Benefits:

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation:
Expected Salary: $84,500- $135,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.