Associate Consultant, Architect
About the role
Be involved in projects with our Transportation Facilities Group and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The Transportation Facilities Group (TFG) leads and designs projects that support local and regional growth initiatives through small and large transportation projects. TFG has over 60 engineers and architects throughout the Northeast Region, with major design hubs located in New York City, Boston, St Louis, and San Francisco.
The Associate Consultant, Architect position will work under the supervision of a senior architect and includes designs in rail and bus stations, pre-k and higher education projects, airports, transportation hubs, rail systems, as well as a wide array of projects that lead and support the engineering divisions. Clients include NYCT, MTA Bus, LIRR, MNR, PANY&NJ, Amtrak, NYC SCA, and local utilities. The scale of work varies from small to very large projects, offering the candidate the ability to continually switch between multiple project types on any given day and providing tremendous exposure to varied disciplines within the New York Office.
Responsibilities
- Development of architectural drawings and specifications including renderings and presentation boards
- Code compliance for new construction and renovations of transportation-related facilities
- Perform local and/or regional site inspections/investigations of projects
- Attend meetings
- Project coordination
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts/Science in Architecture with a Masters in Architecture
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience; transportation experience is a plus
- Understanding of building codes including NY State and NYC Building Codes
- Knowledge of construction drawing standards
- Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Microstation, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and highly organized
- Self-starter, able to work independently and multi-task
- Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products
- 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
- Detailed experience in architectural building design and rehabilitation with construction exposure
- Experience within the transportation industry
Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Pay
Expected salary: $84,500 - $116,200. 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.
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, 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.