Architect, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

The Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Architect to work out of Arlington, VA;
Washington, DC;
Baltimore, MD or Durham, NC
. Be involved in projects with our US Postal Service Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

• 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.
• Assist with the preparation of design documents, reports and related project documents using REVIT and other applicable software.
• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• 3-5 years of related design experience
• Familiarity with USPS required
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance
• The ability to travel, some internationally, to project or client sites as needed
• Proficiency with CADD and REVIT platforms and their capabilities

• Architectural license

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.

Expected Salary (all locations): $85,200 - $114,699

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.

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 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.