Senior Architect

WSP • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Architect for our Arlington, VA office. Be involved in projects with WSP Solutions, Inc and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects supporting federal programs in the US and internationally, as well as partner with WSP design teams around the globe.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of related design experience, including federal related work.
• Successful experience managing architectural projects.
• Familiarity with federal standards required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• The ability to travel, some internationally, to project or client sites as needed. Potential to include overnight stays.
• Proficiency with CADD and REVIT platforms and their capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Architectural license.
• NCARB Certification.
• Experience with NAVISWORKS.
• Active US Government Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interact with current clients and assist in pursuing new work by leveraging existing relationships in the market
• Lead Design Team members in the preparation of design documents, reports and related project documents using REVIT and other applicable software
• Must demonstrate ability to perform thorough technical reviews in support of the office’s Quality Control program
• 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
• May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of lower-level architects
• 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.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior