Experienced Professional, Architecture

WSP in the U.S.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Baltimore is seeking an Architectural Designer to support due diligence, planning, and design development across public and private sector projects. You will prepare drawings, budgets, and construction documents, while collaborating with engineers, planners, and specialists to ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in Architecture and 3–5 years of post‑graduate experience, with proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or closely related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant post‑education experience.
• Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, and application to project work‑related issues.
• Experience with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management.
• Proficient creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability and green building design.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with discipline‑specific design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite).

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of detailed drawings showing both external and internal appearance and structure of building projects.
• Collect and analyze data from site surveys, maps, and environmental data for design and development.
• Perform professional architectural work and inspect site conditions for conformance with standards.
• Participate in advanced modeling and design requirements for safe and functional spaces.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and professionals to execute project work and guide construction.
• Verify site and structural characteristics for safety and compliance.
• Prepare data visualizations, renderings, and 2D/3D illustrations for presentation of findings.
• Maintain quality control standards for measurements, drawings, and documentation.
• Assist with development and scoping of small‑to‑medium projects.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations addressing design issues.

Skills

Architectural principles

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

REVIT

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Opportunity

Provides technical assistance and guidance for the due diligence, planning, concept development, restoration, alteration, extension, and implementation of creative, functional, and sustainable building designs and/or construction of projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with conceptually visualizing projects, preparing drawings, specifications, budgets, and construction documents, developing and presenting design proposals, and managing client relationships. Generates accurate and concise drawings, blueprints, renderings, and documentation regarding material, installations, feasibility, and construction technology specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural integrity, and occupancy.

Your Impact

• Assist with the preparation of detailed drawings showing both the external and internal appearance and structure of building projects.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, environmental data, historical use, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform professional architectural work and assist with conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of occupants and end-users; incorporating future-ready solutions with architectural design standards.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out structure installations, establishing reference points to guide construction, selecting appropriate materials to ensure durability, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, establishing project timelines, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Verify the characteristics of a site and structure, providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, artistic sketches, renderings, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations, and documentation.
• Assist with development and scoping of small‑to‑medium‑size projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address timeline, design, and/or construction issues, problems, and opportunities.
• Conduct research to gain further information on a particular design and construction issue and to assess feasibility, environmental impact, and action plans for low to mid‑level risk mitigation activities.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, subcontractors, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local and privately funded building, infrastructure, and development projects.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post‑education experience in the learned discipline.
• Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, and the 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 with process and concepts for sustainability, green building design, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
• Knowledge of relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non‑technical audience.
• Effective self‑leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, technology, math principles, graphics, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline‑specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, feedback, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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