Senior Architectural Designer

Woolpert
Charlotte +5 more

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior-level architectural designers who thrive in multidisciplinary, technology-driven environments and are committed to long-term career growth. The role emphasizes collaboration, technical expertise, and exposure to complex projects across multiple U.S. locations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6+ years of experience in complex architectural projects and a passion for innovation in the built environment
    — “A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and a minimum of 6 years related architectural experience.”
  • Professionals who value mentorship and hands-on involvement in project execution from start to finish
    — “We strive to have our team members see projects from conception to completion.”
  • Individuals with a strong background in digital modeling and graphic communication tools
    — “Strong digital modeling skills and well-developed organization as well as strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship is offered, which limits eligibility to those already authorized to work in the U.S.
    — “We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.”
  • The role requires physical presence in one of several U.S. office locations, despite the hybrid work schedule.
    — “offer a hybrid work schedule.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in multidisciplinary collaboration and complex project delivery in your resume and interviews
    — “Work directly with our firm leaders and with our clients at some of the world’s largest technology companies on complex, challenging projects.”
  • Highlight your proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Adobe Suite as key technical differentiators
    — “Proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit for project development and documentation.”
  • Showcase your ability to contribute to innovative and future-defining design solutions
    — “seeking innovation that will define the future of our profession.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • contribute to the overall design and execution of projects
  • work on complex, challenging projects
  • apply collaborative thinking and technical proficiency
Typical background
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture6+ years of architectural design experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Design ThinkingProject ManagementArchitecture DesignComplex Project ManagementMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Preferred

Sustainability PracticesInnovation Management

Stack & domain

Autodesk RevitMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe SuiteCollaborative ThinkingCreativityTechnical ProficiencyProblem-solvingDigital ModelingOrganizationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationGraphic CommunicationArchitectureEngineeringGeospatial Services

About the role

Original posting from Woolpert via Greenhouse

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert  is an award-winning global architectural practice, focused on performance-driven, highly complex facilities for some of the world’s largest technology clients. We blend applied research, strategic thinking, and technology-driven design methods, while seeking innovation that will define the future of our profession and drive solutions to the most complex design problems. We are seeking to hire a Senior Architectural Designer to join our Mission Critical practice within our Buildings Team for our Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, Charlotte, NC and/or Miami, FL offices and offer a hybrid work schedule.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

We seek a highly motivated team member who is passionate about their work and fired by intellectual curiosity. We are looking for those who seek to change the way the built environment is imagined, designed, and constructed. Ideal candidates are collaborative thinkers who thrive in a team setting. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the development of well-rounded architects and designers. We strive to have our team members see projects from conception to completion, and to have them exposed to all aspects of building design and construction. We foster a culture of comradery and mentorship and value a diversity of perspectives and talents.  

What You Will Do: 

As a Senior Architectural Designer at Woolpert, you will:

Contribute to the overall design and execution of projects, from concept through completion.

Work directly with our firm leaders and with our clients at some of the world’s largest technology companies on complex, challenging projects.

Apply a blend of collaborative thinking, creativity, and technical proficiency to ensure that our clients’ ambitious multidisciplinary projects are realized to the highest standards.

What You Will Bring: 

A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and a minimum of 6 years related architectural experience.

A Master’s Degree in Architecture is preferred.

Strong design, execution, and problem-solving skills. Experience on complex projects a strong asset.

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging projects.

Commitment to staying informed on the latest architectural technologies, materials, and sustainability practices.

Proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit for project development and documentation.

Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) as well as the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)

Strong digital modeling skills and well-developed organization as well as strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).

Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.

Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.

Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.

Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range$87,100—$108,900 USDFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Source: Woolpert careers (Greenhouse)

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