Architect​/Sr. Architectural Designer

WSP
, an award‑winning and innovative multi‑disciplinary firm, is currently looking for an Architect / Architectural Designer to join our Buildings AE team at our Portland, Maine office location. This role is also open to the Boston, MA office with one bi‑weekly visit to the Portland office.

As part of our growing organization committed to solving complex challenges and exceeding client expectations, you will provide technical expertise and guidance throughout all phases of project development. This includes due diligence, planning, concept design, and the implementation of functional and sustainable building solutions for both public and private sector projects.

• Lead in developing and scoping small‑to‑medium‑sized building projects, including preparing architectural drawings and visualizations.
• Collect and analyze site data, surveys, maps, and environmental information to support design and construction planning.
• Conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions to ensure compliance with design standards and permitting requirements.
• Contribute to concept development and design strategies that prioritize safety, functionality, and future‑ready solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support construction layout, material selection, cost estimation, and project scheduling.
• Prepare technical documentation, including reports, renderings, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for design interpretation and presentation.
• Maintain quality control standards for measurements, documentation, and design accuracy.
• Support feasibility studies and risk assessments related to design and construction challenges.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience in the learned discipline.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in ME.
• Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, 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. AutoCAD, REVIT, Sketch Up, 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 conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

• Prior design experience.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100–$125,510

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.