Early Career Architectural Consultant

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Architectural Consultant for our Charlotte, NC office.   WSP works closely with architects, owners, and contractors from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment.  Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Our Charlotte, North Carolina team evaluates and rehabilitates existing commercial, industrial, and military buildings. This work includes performing fieldwork to document the structure, performing architectural, engineering, and building enclosure modeling and analysis, developing construction documents, and providing construction administration services.
 

Your Impact

• Support a variety of architectural tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Building Preservation and Building Enclosure Systems
• Perform on-site construction observations.
• Provide support in completing on-site forensic investigations.
• Assist with project research, analysis and design calculations.
• Support preparation of design documents (design drawings and specifications) and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Review fenestration, vertical facade, roofing systems, and waterproofing.
• Provide building enclosure commissioning and consulting services.
• Assist project teams with completing building enclosure design reviews.
• Assist with conducting functional performance testing of enclosure systems.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
   

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Science, Construction Managementor closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Familiar with building materials and construction processes for design, construction, and/or repair of building enclosures, façades, waterproofing, cladding systems, roofs, parking structure, noise abatement, and the application to project work-related issues. 
• Familiar with building planning, design, façade, and construction management involving commercial and residential buildings; including renovation and new design projects.
• Knowledge of third-party green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, or related).
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, WUFI, THERM, energy modeling).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• 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. 
• Ability to perform field work and to work at heights.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional/intermittent travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in one of the above-listed disciplines
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, and other technical software.
• Prior internship, employment, and/or leadership involvement on campus.
   

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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