Experienced Professional, Architect

WSP in the U.S.; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Architectural Designer/Lead Architect to join our team in the U.S., working on Federal, Industrial, and Research facilities. This role emphasizes ownership of small projects, collaboration with senior staff, and advancement toward architectural licensure while mentoring through ARE progression.

Applicants should bring Revit proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 4–12 years of professional experience in an architectural or multidisciplinary A/E environment.
• Actively pursuing architectural registration and progressing through the ARE exam.
• Demonstrated experience using Revit in a professional setting.
• Experience leading small projects through design and construction phases.
• Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility, and life-safety principles.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small projects or discrete components with guidance from senior staff.
• Assist in the preparation of architectural drawings, specifications, reports, and other deliverables.
• Support design development, construction document production, and multi-discipline coordination.
• Participate in project meetings, client interactions, workshops, and consultant coordination.
• Perform code analyses, life-safety reviews, and accessibility evaluations under supervision.
• Support quality control reviews and document coordination through all project phases.
• Utilize Revit and other design tools to develop project documentation.
• Support proposals, pursuits, and business development activities as needed.
• Contribute to project schedules, budgets, and objectives.
• Continue professional development toward licensure and leadership.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready solutions that advance communities and the built environment. Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) team continues to grow, and we are seeking a talented Architectural Designer to join our award winning practice supporting Federal, Industrial, Advanced Manufacturing and Research facilities. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready solutions that advance communities and the built environment. Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) team continues to grow, and we are seeking a talented Lead Architect to join our award-winning practice supporting Federal, Industrial/Food, and Generation facilities.

Our team delivers functional, high-performance buildings with controlled environments, guided by responsible design practices and the principles of sustainability, LEED, and LEAN methodologies. Collaboration is central to our approach, with Building Information Modeling (BIM) serving as a key tool to communicate integrated 3D designs across project teams, owners, and construction partners. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term client relationships while providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

This position is ideal for a motivated architectural professional who is actively pursuing architectural licensure, progressing through the ARE examination process, and ready to take ownership of small projects while receiving mentorship from senior architects and project managers.

Your Impact

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small projects or discrete project components with guidance and oversight from senior architects and project managers.
• Assist in the preparation of architectural drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables.
• Support design development, construction document production, and coordination across multiple disciplines.
• Participate in project meetings, client interactions, workshops, and consultant coordination efforts.
• Perform building code analysis, life safety reviews, and accessibility evaluations under supervisory review.
• Assist with quality control reviews and document coordination throughout all project phases.
• Utilize Revit and other design technologies to develop and maintain project documentation.
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, and business development activities as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining project schedules, budgets, and overall project objectives.
• Continue professional development toward architectural licensure and expanded project leadership responsibilities.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 4-12 years of professional experience in an architectural or multidisciplinary A/E environment.
• Actively pursuing architectural registration and currently progressing through the ARE examination process.
• Demonstrated experience using Revit in a professional setting.
• Experience supporting or independently leading small projects through various phases of design and construction.
• Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and life safety principles.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Architectural registration or progress toward licensure with several ARE divisions completed.
• Experience with industrial, manufacturing, advanced technology, research, federal, or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, additions, and new construction projects.
• Familiarity with design-build and design-bid-build project delivery methods.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices; LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.
• Experience using Navisworks, Bluebeam, or comparable project coordination software.
• Ability to independently manage small projects, coordinate consultants, and serve as a client point of contact with support from senior staff.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $88,500 - $141,700

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.