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Your Role

This Opportunity:

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, conceptual development, and construction of building projects in the public and private sectors. Tasks may include basic assistance with conceptually visualizing projects, preparing drawings, specifications, budgets, and construction documents, and developing and presenting design proposals. Generates accurate and concise drawings, renderings, and documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural integrity, and occupancy.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Architect for their San Francisco, CA office. Be involved in projects with their Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets their client's objectives and solves their challenges.  

Your Impact:

• Under general supervision, assist with the preparation of detailed drawings showing both the external and internal appearance and structure of building projects.
• Under general supervision, assist with 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.    
• Assist with 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.
• Performs routine architectural functions and provides entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, building concepts, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of occupants and end-users.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Generate complete and accurate visualizations for assigned tasks using software, technical drawings, and 2D/3D illustrations.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• 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.
• Capable creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Awareness of relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general 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.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, 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.
• 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:

• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $56,300 - $92,840 annually. If you join as a full-time employee, you may get the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 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. 

Training & Development 

Through the WSP Learning Portal, they deliver a wide range of programs and courses for career development. These include internal and external courses, videos, textbooks, and e-learning. Of course, the best way to learn is to benefit from the experience of colleagues on project work. Additionally, for early career professionals, they provide structured training programs supervised by their experienced professionals. You will discover a culture that rewards dedication with support and encouragement while you explore a wide variety of opportunities that enable you to do meaningful, impactful work in your community. 

Career Progress

WSP's people are the key to their success. They offer a number of different career paths. You can specialize in your field of technology or become a project manager with responsibility for large and complex projects. You might be interested in a management career with responsibility for a unit, department, or business area. Or you might move towards business development, developing client relationships, and bringing in new business. This variety allows employees to choose paths that align with their interests and skills, contributing to their growth and the organization's success.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• wsp.com/en-ph/careers/what-we-offer
• youtu.be/0IpdaCDcPeU?si=LgHsU7Hz-2oBmR3Y