Senior Architect

WSP USA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Architect in Arlington, VA to lead architectural design across federal programs and international projects. You’ll collaborate with WSP design teams globally, oversee design documents, and ensure quality control while applying architectural standards and federal requirements.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in architecture, and the ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of related design experience, including federal work.
• Experience managing architectural projects.
• Familiarity with federal standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assignments applying standard architectural techniques.
• Lead Design Team members in preparation of design documents and drawings.
• Prepare project specifications and analyze data.
• Conduct site and construction inspections and compile reports.
• Assist in development of proposals and plan project work.

Skills

Federal project experience

Security clearance

Team leadership

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

REVIT

CADD

NAVISWORKS

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Architect for our Arlington, VA office. Be involved in projects with WSP Solutions, Inc and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects supporting federal programs in the US and internationally, as well as partner with WSP design teams around the globe.

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.
• Interact with current clients and assist in pursuing new work by leveraging existing relationships in the market
• Lead Design Team members in the preparation of design documents, reports and related project documents using REVIT and other applicable software
• Must demonstrate ability to perform thorough technical reviews in support of the office’s Quality Control program
• 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
• May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of lower-level architects
• 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 or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of related design experience, including federal related work.
• Successful experience managing architectural projects.
• Familiarity with federal standards required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• The ability to travel, some internationally, to project or client sites as needed. Potential to include overnight stays.
• Proficiency with CADD and REVIT platforms and their capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Architectural license.
• NCARB Certification.
• Experience with NAVISWORKS.
• Active US Government Security clearance.

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): $122,700 - $182,200

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.

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.