Senior Architect (Mission Critical)

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.

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 Architect to join our Mission Critical practice within our Buildings Team. This position would be aligned with our offices located in Chicago, IL and New York City, NY. Remote working opportunities are an option for qualified out of state candidates.

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

As a Senior Architect in the Mission Critical practice 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.

• →Bachelor's Degree in Architecture with 18 years of direct experience is required.
• →Master's Degree in Architecture with 15 years of direct experience is preferred.
• →Must be a Registered/Licensed Architect in the U.S.
• →Must possess strong design, execution, and problem-solving skills with experience on complex projects.
• →Strong leadership skills, with experience working with multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging projects.
• →Commitment to staying informed on the latest architectural technologies, materials, and sustainability practices.
• →Candidates must have 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.)
• →Candidates should also possess well-developed organization as well as strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.

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 askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com. 

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