Senior Professional, Architecture

WSP
New York, NY

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with transportation architecture experience comfortable with leading design teams and managing construction documents.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5–7 years of experience and a background in transportation facilities design
    — “5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline, transportation experience is a plus.”
  • Professionals skilled in multiple architectural tools and able to multi-task across project types
    — “Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Microstation, Adobe Creative Suite)”
  • Individuals who can lead teams and coordinate across disciplines in a dynamic environment
    — “Leading design teams, discipline coordination, review of architectural designs and code compliance”

Things to consider

  • The role requires immediate U.S. work authorization and does not offer visa sponsorship.
    — “The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.”
  • Candidates should be prepared for a wide variety of project types and scales, including renovations and new construction.
    — “Overseeing the development of construction documents, including specifications for renovations and new construction of transportation type facilities”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with transportation-specific projects, such as rail stations or airports.
    — “Experience with rail and bus stations, pre-k and higher education projects, airports, transportation hubs, rail systems”
  • Showcase your ability to manage construction documents and adhere to building codes, especially NYC and NY State codes.
    — “Understanding of building codes including, NY State, and NYC Building Codes”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    — “Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • leading design teams
  • overseeing development of construction documents
  • leading technical proposals
Typical background
architectureengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Architectural DesignConstruction Document DevelopmentBuilding CodesArchitectural ToolsCommunication SkillsTeam Coordination

Preferred

Transportation ExperienceBusiness Development

Stack & domain

ArchitectureDesignConstruction DocumentsBuilding CodesArchitectural ToolsTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeAutocadRevitSketchupRhinoAdobe Creative SuiteMicrostationProject ManagementTeam CoordinationCode ComplianceTechnical ProposalsBusiness DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipTechnical StandardsTechnical EducationTechnical EvangelismTechnical Roadmap SettingLeadershipProblem SolvingTechnical Standards Setting

About the role

Original posting from WSP

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Consultant, Architect for our New York City office.  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 design projects that supports local and regional growth initiatives through small and large transportation projects.  Our goal is to team with our agency clients and to develop solutions to the complex challenge of advancing transportation throughout the region.   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 position offers varied projects in the transportation field within the NY Metro Region.  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 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 and offers the candidate the ability to continually switch between multiple project types on any given day, and offers tremendous exposure to varied disciplines within the New York Office.

Your Impact

Leading design teams, discipline coordination, review of architectural designs and code compliance

Overseeing the development of construction documents, including specifications for renovations and new construction of transportation type facilities

Leading technical proposals and business development activities

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

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts/ Science in Architecture with a Masters in Architecture

5 to 7 years of of relevant post education experience in the learned discipline, transportation experience is a plus.

Strong knowledge of construction drawing standards and building codes

Solid understanding of architectural tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite)

Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and highly organized.

Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task.

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)

Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.

Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.

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:

NCARB certified a plus

Transit architecture related experience

WSP 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; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Expected Salary: $103,300 -$150,000 

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.

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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.

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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.

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