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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.</strong></p> <p>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<a href="https://woolpert.com/about-us/culture/">®</a>, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.</p></div><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Woolpert Company is hiring a <strong>Senior Architectural Designer </strong>to join its dynamic team of architects at its Orlando, FL office. As a Senior Designer, 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.<br></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.        </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-SN1</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Do<br></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proactively guide the conceptual design phases of projects, ensuring comprehensive support and innovative solutions throughout project development.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specialized systems, providing advanced technical advice that influences project outcomes.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Work closely with project managers, architects, and consultants to align project execution with strategic objectives.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Develop and champion critical technical and design perspectives, advocating for effective project strategies.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Collaborate with firm leadership to devise technical solutions and strategies that enhance project and business outcomes.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Address complex design challenges with innovative solutions and new architectural methods.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Contribute to the architectural field through publications and active participation in professional societies.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Assist in budget formulation by providing accurate technical cost estimates.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ensure that all project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality through meticulous review and input.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Bring<br></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Must have a BA/BS degree and ten (10) years related experience.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Advanced knowledge of technical performance with relevant applications.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to be relied on as the first level of senior expertise in discipline.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Fully developed ability to leverage software applications.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Able to supervise/manage discipline teams at a project wide level for increasingly complex projects, including overall objectives and critical issues.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to interact positively with discipline leadership and staff to ensure completion of projects that meet company goals and quality standards.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to develop, or currently developing, industry expertise as a SME (design, technical, sustainability, etc.)</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Must have strong Microsoft Office suite skills.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Benefits You Will Love</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$87,100</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$108,900 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  <a href="http://woolpert.com/about-us/">http://woolpert.com/about-us/</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.</strong> 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: <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf">Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf</a> and <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf">EEO is the Law Poster Supplement</a>.</p> <p>Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting <u><a href="mailto:askhr@woolpert.com">askhr@woolpert.com</a>.</u></p> <p>If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting <a href="mailto:recruiting@woolpert.com">recruiting@woolpert.com</a>. </p> <p><strong><em>To all agencies: </em></strong><em>Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.</em></p></div>

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