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Your Role

This Opportunity:

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time, Early Career Architect for their Pacific Mountain West district. Be involved in projects with their Pacific Mountain West Transportation Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets their client's objectives and solves their challenges. Take part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of transportation facilities projects in the public and private sectors. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transportation facilities. Work with a team to generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project.  Deliver work products meeting acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact:

• Assist and support design teams in the execution of project delivery
• Provide technical input during various stages of the project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation
• Perform basic design tasks and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD) to develop conceptual transportation projects in AutoCAD and Revit
• Provide conceptual sketches and presentation drawings
• Provide conceptual renderings and final renderings
• Attend design meetings and coordinate with team members
• Develop memorandums and other written technical documents
• Maintain positive team relationships
• Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines (i.e. mechanical, electrical, civil, and structures) as required
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in architecture.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others.
• 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, software, technology, and tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Uphold workplace safety and abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aspiring to get an architecture license.
• Familiarity with rendering and presentation software (i.e., Photoshop, Enscape, etc).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $56,300-$92,500 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/0hS3J4yiaAk?si=kP6J8hmQs7ZSf7CT