Architectural Designer
Woolpert
Virginia Beach, VA · $75k–$94k a year · Posted June 8, 2026
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About the job
At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.
As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Woolpert is hiring a talented Architectural Designer to join our dynamic Architecture team based in our Virginia Beach, VA office. This position reports to the Architectural Team Leader and will be responsible for performing work on all phases of various public/private projects including design development, preparation of presentation drawings and specifications, design review, coordination and correlation of construction drawings, and more.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. #LI-SN1 #LI-Hybrid
What You Will Do:
Prepare schematics, design development and construction documents. Develop, modify and review production drawings and edit project narratives and specifications.
Research materials to determine appropriate selection for project.
Plan, coordinate and administer projects from the initial programming stages all the way through to construction administration.
Review construction submittals and assist project manager in construction administration.
Analyze client problems and develop architectural solutions to those problems.
What You Will Bring:
5-year bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture.
Architectural License preferred
LEED certification is preferred.
3 or more years of job-related experience, preferably in the design of k-12 buildings.
Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD, REVIT, Sketchup, and PhotoShop software.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and confidently with diverse personalities and communication styles, while fostering and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Time management skills.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Pay Range $75,400 — $94,300 USD
Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
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 .
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