Senior Architectural Designer

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.

Woolpert Company is hiring a Senior Architectural Designer to join its dynamic team of architects at its Orlando, FL office. As a Senior Designer I, you are integral in leading project execution phases and directly presenting technical and design solutions to clients. This expert‑level position not only involves deep engagement with project management and client relations but also active participation in professional organizations where you have established strong connections that benefit both personal and firm‑wide development.

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

• Proactively guide the conceptual design phases of projects, ensuring comprehensive support and innovative solutions throughout project development.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specialized systems, providing advanced technical advice that influences project outcomes.
• Work closely with project managers, architects, and consultants to align project execution with strategic objectives.
• Develop and champion critical technical and design perspectives, advocating for effective project strategies.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to devise technical solutions and strategies that enhance project and business outcomes.
• Address complex design challenges with innovative solutions and new architectural methods.
• Contribute to the architectural field through publications and active participation in professional societies.
• Assist in budget formulation by providing accurate technical cost estimates.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality through meticulous review and input.

• Must have a BA/BS degree and ten (10) years related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of technical performance with relevant applications.
• Ability to be relied on as the first level of senior expertise in discipline.
• Fully developed ability to leverage software applications.
• Able to supervise/manage discipline teams at a project wide level for increasingly complex projects, including overall objectives and critical issues.
• Ability to interact positively with discipline leadership and staff to ensure completion of projects that meet company goals and quality standards.
• Ability to develop, or currently developing, industry expertise as a SME (design, technical, sustainability, etc.)
• Must have strong Microsoft Office suite skills.

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!

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

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.