Experienced Professional, Architecture

THIS OPPORTUNITY WSP, an award-winning and innovative multi-disciplinary firm, is currently looking for an Architect  to join our Buildings AE team at our Portland, Maine office location. This role is also open to the Boston, MA office with one bi-weekly visit to the Portland office. As part of our growing organization committed to solving complex challenges and exceeding client expectations, you will provide technical expertise and guidance throughout all phases of project development. This includes due diligence, planning, concept design, and the implementation of functional and sustainable building solutions for both public and private sector projects. Responsibilities include assisting with project visualization and contributing to the preparation of design proposals, drawings, specifications, budgets, and construction documents. The role also involves producing clear and accurate documentation—such as blueprints, renderings, and technical specifications—related to materials, installation methods, feasibility, and construction technologies. All responsibilities are expected to be delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, structural integrity, and occupancy. YOUR IMPACT * Assist in developing and scoping small- to medium-sized building projects, including preparing architectural drawings and visualizations.  * Collect and analyze site data, surveys, maps, and environmental information to support design and construction planning.  * Conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions to ensure compliance with design standards and permitting requirements.  * Help contribute to concept development and design strategies that prioritize safety, functionality, and future-ready solutions.  * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support construction layout, material selection, cost estimation, and project scheduling.  * Assists in preparing technical documentation, including reports, renderings, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for design interpretation and presentation.  * Maintain quality control standards for measurements, documentation, and design accuracy.  * Support feasibility studies and risk assessments related to design and construction challenges.  WHO YOU ARE Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline. * 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline. * Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues.  * Experience with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including restorative and new design. * Proficient creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills. * Knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability, green building design, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.   * Knowledge of relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. * Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience. * Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. * Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies. * Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, technology, math principles, graphics, spreadsheets, and tools. * Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite). * Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, feedback, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. * 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. Preferred Qualifications: * Master’s Degree is preferred.  * Essential Professional Licensure/Certification. * Prior design experience. * A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations    WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $75,600- $130,000 (all locations) WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. #LI-LB1 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com [https://www.wsp.com/] WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.