Architectural Designer

This Opportunity

WSP, an award winning and innovative multi-disciplinary consulting firm, is looking for an Architectural Designer to join our team in Portland, ME . Be involved in projects with our Buildings Architecture and Engineering Teams and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Develops design and construction documents working with multi-disciplinary project teams from concept design through completion of construction. The position offers varied projects locally and nationally, including building planning studies, renovations, and new construction for Federal and State office buildings, museums, and visitor facilities; healthcare facilities; industrial and commercial office space, warehouses, and maintenance facilities; and high-security government facilities. Our architects and engineers collaborate with WSP design professionals throughout the country. Talent and diligence are essential in meeting our client's objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that discussion of you joining our team.

WSP employees actively champion Inclusion & Diversity programs and initiatives throughout the country at the national, regional, and local levels. Here in the Northeast region, we act on the company's inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging principles through a variety of committees that partner with professional organizations, lead STEM outreach in our communities, facilitate regular learning opportunities through Lunch & Learn discussions and weekly "Inclusion & Diversity Moments," and promote Inclusion & Diversity throughout the office through a variety of initiatives designed to reduce bias and raise awareness. Upper management supports these initiatives and all employees are invited to join their local councils or apply to become an "Inclusion & Diversity Ambassador," which brainstorm and implement the various initiatives and programs.

You Impact

• Develop 2D and 3D architectural presentation graphics, design, construction drawings with oversight and direction from senior staff.

• Support studies and design development for a wide variety of facilities though the entire project life cycle.

• Visit project sites to assess and document existing conditions and/or attend client meetings alongside project staff.

• Conduct code analyses, author reports, and develop aspects of technical architectural design under direction of a Senior Architect.

• Research and select products and finishes.

• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Adhere to our project delivery standards, including self-checking work prior to quality control reviews, to ensure a high quality of work is consistently delivered.

• 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 an Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.

• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience.

• Proficient in current digital modeling applications including Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Demonstrated BIM experience in developing construction drawings.

• Basic knowledge of construction materials and construction drawing standards.

• Competency in technical aspects of facility design, from programming through construction services.

• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.

• Capable of taking direction from senior staff, mentors, and managers to execute projects.

• Interest to work in support of engineering-driven projects as well as architecturally driven projects.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in NCARB's AXP program/pursuing architectural registration or pursing NCIDQ certification.

• Green Building Certification, LEED and/or WELL Accredited Professional.

• Office design, healthcare, and/or higher-education experience.

• State, local, and federal government experience.

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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.