Junior Architect

WSP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Junior Architect to join our US offices, including Tempe/Phoenix, Chicago, and other locations. This role supports the US Postal Service team on design projects and offers exposure to a range of assignments from small to large scales.

You will use REVIT, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Rhino to prepare drawings, specs and reports, conduct site visits, and assist in proposals while upholding WSP's Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 1–3 years of related design experience.
• The ability to travel to project or client sites, as needed.
• Proficiency with REVIT, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Rhino.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard architectural techniques on projects from small to large.
• Prepare design documents using REVIT and related software.
• Complete architectural drawings and related project documents.
• Prepare project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Conduct site and construction inspections and compile reports.

Skills

REVIT

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Rhino

Travel to sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Masters degree in Architecture

Architectural license

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Junior Architect with the potential to work out of any of our US WSP offices, including Tempe/Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV; Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Tampa, FL.

As part of our US Postal Service Team, you will support projects for the US Postal Service and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects to large projects. Exercise independent judgement in some areas evaluating, selecting and applying standard architectural design techniques, procedures and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.

Assist with the preparation of design documents, reports and related project documents using REVIT and other applicable software.

Completes designs for applicable project; prepares architectural working drawings and related project documents.

Prepares project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data.

Conducts site and construction inspections gathering information, compiling reports for management.

May assist in development of proposals.

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’s degree in Architecture.
• 1-3 years of related design experience.
• The ability to travel to project or client sites, as needed.
• Proficiency with REVIT, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Rhino.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Architecture.
• Architectural license.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $70,400 – $95,000

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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $70,400 - $89,200

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.

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.

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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.