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WSP is seeking an Associate Consultant, Architecture for our Washington, DC office. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides support to architects, engineers, and project managers for 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 basic assistance with conceptually visualizing projects, preparing drawings, specifications, budgets, and construction documents, and developing and presenting design proposals. Generates accurate and concise drawings, renderings, and documentation regarding assigned tasks and construction 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
- Under minimal supervision, assist with the preparation of detailed drawings showing both the external and internal appearance and structure of building projects.
- With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing 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 basic professional architectural work relating to 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.
- Assist with the input of building technologies, concepts, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of occupants and end-users, and incorporating future-ready solutions with architectural design standards.
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
- Assist with preparing complete and accurate visualizations using software, technical drawings, software, and 2D/3D illustrations.
- Assist technical staff and project managers by offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, risk mitigation and improvement activities.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Work collaboratively with other architects, engineers, professionals, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded building 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in an NCARB accredited Architecture program.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline.
- Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, processes, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Familiarity with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including restorative and new design.
- Competent creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
- Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainability, green building design, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
- Highly familiar with relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic 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).
- 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 is 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 in an NCARB accredited Architecture program.
- Experience with transportation, public infrastructure, transit, aviation, or civic architecture projects.
- Experience with sustainable design and green building principles.
How You'll Work:
This is a high-ownership, collaborative environment where initiative, accountability, and partnership are highly valued. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to design outcomes.
- Collaborate on complex architectural efforts while collaborating across disciplines.
- Solve challenging technical and project delivery issues.
- Build trusted relationships with project teams.
- Grow professionally through meaningful responsibility opportunities.
- Contribute to a positive, forward-looking team culture grounded in accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
Work in a hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) environment.
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: $84,500 - $116,200
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.
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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.
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.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Associate Consultant, Architecture for our Washington, DC office. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides support to architects, engineers, and project managers for 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 basic assistance with conceptually visualizing projects, preparing drawings, specifications, budgets, and construction documents, and developing and presenting design proposals. Generates accurate and concise drawings, renderings, and documentation regarding assigned tasks and construction 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
- Under minimal supervision, assist with the preparation of detailed drawings showing both the external and internal appearance and structure of building projects.
- With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing 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 basic professional architectural work relating to 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.
- Assist with the input of building technologies, concepts, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of occupants and end-users, and incorporating future-ready solutions with architectural design standards.
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
- Assist with preparing complete and accurate visualizations using software, technical drawings, software, and 2D/3D illustrations.
- Assist technical staff and project managers by offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, risk mitigation and improvement activities.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Work collaboratively with other architects, engineers, professionals, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded building 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in an NCARB accredited Architecture program.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline.
- Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, processes, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Familiarity with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including restorative and new design.
- Competent creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
- Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainability, green building design, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
- Highly familiar with relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic 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).
- 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 is 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 in an NCARB accredited Architecture program.
- Experience with transportation, public infrastructure, transit, aviation, or civic architecture projects.
- Experience with sustainable design and green building principles.
How You'll Work:
This is a high-ownership, collaborative environment where initiative, accountability, and partnership are highly valued. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to design outcomes.
- Collaborate on complex architectural efforts while collaborating across disciplines.
- Solve challenging technical and project delivery issues.
- Build trusted relationships with project teams.
- Grow professionally through meaningful responsibility opportunities.
- Contribute to a positive, forward-looking team culture grounded in accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
Work in a hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) environment.
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: $84,500 - $116,200
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.
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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.
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.
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Align your degree to EB classification
If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive consulting experience, you can qualify under EB-2 without a master's. Document promotions, expanding scope, and client outcomes now, before your employer starts the PERM process.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target firms already running active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship pipelines. Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history by role, so you can focus your outreach on companies that have navigated the PERM process for Associate Consultants before.
Press firms on PERM recruitment timing
PERM requires the employer to run a full recruitment test before DOL will certify the application. Ask directly whether the firm has an established immigration program and a track record of completing PERM within your expected tenure window.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Nationals of India and China routinely face multi-year backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Pull the monthly Visa Bulletin from the State Department to compare your likely priority date against the current final action date for your country.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation evidence
PERM requires the employer to prove the role normally requires your credentials. Pull the Associate Consultant occupation profile from O*NET and cross-reference the typical education level and job duties against your offer letter to flag any gaps before filing.
Secure AC21 portability before changing employers
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a same or similar consulting role without losing your place in the queue. Confirm the occupational similarity in writing with your new employer before you resign.
Green Card Associate Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits an Associate Consultant role?
Most Associate Consultant positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive consulting experience. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct classification based on the actual minimum requirements for the position, not your personal credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to employer sponsorship and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence and involves PERM labor certification filed with the DOL, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
How do I find consulting firms that sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in consulting roles. Many firms sponsor H-1B holders but have never completed a PERM case, so filtering specifically for green card sponsorship history saves significant time and avoids mismatched expectations during offer negotiations.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC, then run a prescribed recruitment test including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. DOL reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. Only after PERM certification can the employer file your I-140 petition with USCIS.
Can I change consulting employers after my green card case is filed?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 was already approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in the backlog queue.