Description
WSP is seeking an Intermediate Professional, Junior Architect to join our Transportation team in Los Angeles, CA.
The successful candidate will provide support to architects, engineers, and project managers for due diligence, planning, concept development, restoration, alteration, extension, and implementation of creative, functional, and sustainable building designs and/or construction of projects in the public and private sector.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the preparation of detailed drawings showing both the external and internal appearance and structure of building projects.
- Collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, environmental data, historical use, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Performing basic professional architectural work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Assisting with the input of building technologies, concepts, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of occupants and end-users, and incorporating future-ready solutions with architectural design standards.
- Preparing complete and accurate visualizations using software, technical drawings, software, and 2D/3D illustrations.
- Offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, risk mitigation, and improvement activities.
- Working with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Completing training on assigned tasks.
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience in the learned discipline.
- Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Familiarity with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction documentation.
- Competent rendering, 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.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- 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., REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe, Bluebeam, Creative Suite).
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Have started or intend to start the process of Architecture licensure.
- 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.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation: $85,000 - $116,000