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This Opportunity

WSP, an award-winning and innovative multi-disciplinary firm, is currently seeking an Experienced Architect / Architectural Designer to join the Industrial Center of our Property & Buildings team. This individual can sit in our Boise, Minneapolis, or Atlanta office.

As part of our growing organization committed to solving complex challenges and exceeding client expectations, you will work alongside experienced architects, engineers, and project managers to support the planning, design, and delivery of industrial and advanced facilities projects. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of project types while developing your technical, design, and project coordination skills in a collaborative environment.

In this role, you will assist with project visualization and help prepare design concepts, drawings, renderings, and construction documents. You will contribute to the development of creative and practical design solutions while gaining experience with building systems, construction methods, and project delivery processes. All work will be performed under the guidance of senior team members and in accordance with established standards for quality, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Prepare architectural drawings, renderings, and design documentation for a variety of building projects.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project information from site visits, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, maps, and other sources.
• Support architectural design efforts for new construction, renovations, and facility improvement projects.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documents, specifications, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, and other project team members to support project objectives and schedules.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design tools to develop design solutions and construction documentation.
• Perform site visits and field observations to document existing conditions and support project development.
• Assist with code research and project documentation to help ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Prepare reports, sketches, visualizations, and 2D/3D models to communicate design concepts and project requirements.
• Support quality control efforts by reviewing drawings and project documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in project meetings and assist with coordinating information between clients, consultants, and internal team members.
• Conduct research on materials, building systems, sustainability initiatives, and design alternatives to support project goals.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across a variety of industrial and building projects.
• Stay current with architectural technologies, design trends, and industry best practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making 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 experience
• 3 to 5 years of professional architectural design experience.
• Experience supporting building design projects from concept through construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of architectural principles, construction methods, building systems, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes and regulations.
• Strong creative thinking, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Experience preparing drawings, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to occasionally travel based on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Progress toward architectural licensure or interest in pursuing licensure.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, data center, or advanced facilities projects.
• Exposure to sustainable design principles and LEED projects.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary consulting environment.

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.