Job Abstract

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

It is widely stated—and supported by studies—that candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. WSP's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Architectural Lead for our Los Angeles, CA office.

Be involved in projects with our Southern California Transportation Facilities Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

• Deliver the architectural component of small, mid-size and large-scale transport projects.
• Develop and coordinate drawings/graphics, schedules, specifications and other contract documents.
• Proficiently work with AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp and all Microsoft Office software (ex. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.)
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents.
• Provide quality control reviews and quality assurance.
• Develop approach(s) to handle and complete complex and demanding assignments, which require independent application of specialized professional skills, coordination with other technical disciplines, or both.
• Manage and direct projects’ architectural group staff and assist in confirming project budgets are maintained, and financial goals achieved.
• Monitor and mentor junior staff in their professional development.
• Responsible for the technical quality and coordination of Architectural work and conformance with the Project Implementation Plan/Project Quality Control Plan (PIP/PQCP).
• Assist with business development and support project presentations to clients, public and private stakeholders, and public agencies.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in learned discipline.
  • If your experience does not match the listed requirement - please feel free to still apply. We are currently considering multiple openings of various experience levels.
• Essential professional licensure/certification in California.
• Highly proficient with architectural principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Highly proficient with extensive experience in building planning, drawing standards, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of restorative and new design.
• Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of architectural principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons and illustrations to the appropriate regulations.
• Transportation project experience such as commuter, light rail, high speed rail, automated people mover, bus rapid transit projects, and transportation vehicle maintenance facilities.
• Proficient in building code, zoning, planning regulations and other standards (including accessibility and CalGreen).
• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp and all Microsoft Office software), technology, math principles, graphics, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years, applicable experience post-licensure
• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Familiarity with NFPA 130
• LEED AP (Accredited Professional)
• An ability and / or interest in writing and coordinating specifications; experience with SpecLink and / or MasterSpec
• Familiarity with MicroStation
• Functioning Experience with Adobe creative suite, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Maya and / or 3DS

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): $130,100 - $193,380

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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• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: LOS ANGELES - 515 S FIGUEROA
• All locations: US-CA-Los Angeles

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

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.