Senior Professional, Architecture

Location: New York

Job-:
Architecture

Location:

New York, NY, United States Posted:
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Consultant, Architect for our New York City office.  Be involved in projects with our Transportation Facilities Group and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The Transportation Facilities Group (TFG) leads and design projects that supports local and regional growth initiatives through small and large transportation projects. 

Our goal is to team with our agency clients and to develop solutions to the complex challenge of advancing transportation throughout the region.   TFG has over 60 engineers and architects throughout the Northeast Region, with major design hubs located in New York City, Boston, St Louis and San Francisco. The position offers varied projects in the transportation field within the NY Metro Region. 

The Associate Consultant, Architect position will work under the supervision of a senior architect and includes designs in rail and bus stations, pre-k and higher education projects, airports, transportation hubs, rail systems, as well a wide array of projects that lead and support the engineering divisions.   Clients include NYCT, MTA Bus, LIRR, MNR, PANY&NJ, Amtrak, NYC SCA, and local utilities. 

The scale of work varies from small to very large projects and offers the candidate the ability to continually switch between multiple project types on any given day, and offers tremendous exposure to varied disciplines within the New York Office.

Your Impact
Leading design teams, discipline coordination, review of architectural designs and code compliance

Overseeing the development of construction documents, including specifications for renovations and new construction of transportation type facilities

Leading technical proposals and business development activities

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 of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts/ Science in Architecture with a Masters in Architecture5 to 7 years of of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline, transportation experience is a plus.

Strong knowledge of construction drawing standards and building codes

Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, Sketch Up, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite)
Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and highly organized.

Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task.

Understanding of building codes including, NY State, and NYC Building Codes Knowledge of construction drawing standards

Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, Sketch Up, Microstation, Adobe Creative Suite)

Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.

Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.

The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

NCARB certified a plus Transit architecture related experienceWSP 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…