Graduate Architect

Westwood Professional Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Junior Architect/PM with 0–3 years of architecture experience. You will support QA/QC, assist in producing construction documents and reports, and work with Project Managers to ensure code compliance. BIM support and renderings may be required, plus involvement in FCA and Master Planning tasks.

You will travel to project sites, collaborate with consultants and clients, and help deliver projects to meet technical standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited university.
• Actively pursuing Architecture licensure.
• 0-3 years of experience in architecture design or project management.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers to ensure QA/QC standards are met across programs and projects.
• Assist in producing construction documents and reports through effective communication with team members.
• Provide BIM support and produce renderings as part of contracted services when required.
• Assist with Facilities Condition Assessments and Master Planning documents.
• Travel to project sites and balance multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

QA/QC

Communication

BIM support

Renderings

Master Planning

Facilities Condition Assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Actively pursuing Architecture licensure

Tools

BIM software (Revit)

Renderings software

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Work with Project Managers to ensure that quality assurance and quality control standards (QA/QC) are met:
• QA/QC standards are program and project dependent.
• QA (Quality Assurance) and QC (Quality Control) are two complementary aspects of quality management, both focused on ensuring the quality of our services.
• QA (proactive responsibility) focuses on preventing defects by implementing processes and standards.
• QC (reactive responsibility) focuses on identifying and correcting defects in the final product or service such as during the review of construction documents prior to permitting and release for bidding to contractors.
• Maintain a high level of performance in a fast-paced environment, adapting to and overcoming changing priorities and deadlines.
• Work with Project Managers to adapt projects in accordance with zoning ordinances, building codes and accessibility guidelines.
• Assist with producing construction documents and reports by way of effective and appropriate communication with team members, consultants, vendors, and clients.
• Travel to project sites as requested.
• Produce construction observation reports.
• Balance project demands for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Assist with completing projects in a timely manner.
• Assist in delivering projects in alignment with the client's professional and technical standards.
• Provide BIM support if part of the contracted services.
• Produce renderings if part of the contracted services.
• Assist with Facilities Condition Assessments (FCA) for multiple project types.
• Assist with producing Master Planning and Facilities Assessments documents.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field from an accredited university
• Actively pursuing Architecture licensure
• 0-3 years of experience in architecture design or project management

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.