Graduate Architect

Overview

We are seeking an entry level Graduate Architect to join our growing team in the Austin, TX office. 

In this position you will work on an projects of all types and sizes in various public and private markets. Qualified individuals must have a strong work ethic, organizational skills, a desire to grow as a professional, and the ability to multi-task.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of architectural documents including plans, specifications, visualizations, and reports;• Generate designs and visualizations using Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Twinmotion, and Adobe Creative Suite

Qualifications

• 5-year professional Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Architecture and on licensure track; • Proficiency in Autodesk REVIT;• Strong work ethic;• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as an integral part of the team;• Good verbal communication and technical writing skills.

Additional minimum qualifications include: 

0-3 years' experience working in an Architectural firmTake personal pride to succeed at any task undertaken and show a willingness to learnInterest in professional growth within a design-oriented studio setting offering a comfortable and equitable working environmentTalent and experience are both strongly considered

Passion for innovation and a desire to implement sustainable and resilient design solutions leveraging the latest industry technology

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.  

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of architectural documents including plans, specifications, visualizations, and reports;
• Generate designs and visualizations using Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Twinmotion, and Adobe Creative Suite