Full-Time
Lead Architect/Architectural Designer
WSP
10,001+ employees
Global engineering consulting and advisory services
Compensation Overview
$102k - $151.8k/yr
Portland, ME, USA
In Person
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Bachelor's
 Architecture & Civil Engineering (1) |
|---|
Get referred to WSP
See people who can refer or advise you
- A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a closely related discipline is required.
- Seven to ten years of relevant post-education experience in the learned discipline is required.
- The candidate must be licensed or pursuing licensure in Maine.
- Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, processes, and their application to project-related issues is required.
- Familiarity with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management, including restorative and new design, is required.
- Competent creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills are required.
- Familiarity with sustainability, green building design, and reducing or eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances and greenhouse gases is required.
- Familiarity with building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements is required.
- The candidate must be able to evaluate situations and make decisions using sound judgment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required for interacting with technical and non-technical audiences.
- The candidate must demonstrate self-leadership, attention to detail, accuracy, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
- The candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, technology, mathematical principles, graphics, spreadsheets, and tools is required.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, is required.
- The candidate must uphold workplace safety and comply with workplace health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies.
- The candidate must be able to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Lead the development and scoping of medium- to large-sized building projects, including preparing architectural drawings and visualizations.
- Collect and analyze site data, surveys, maps, and environmental information to support design and construction planning.
- Research and inspect proposed and existing site conditions to ensure compliance with design standards and permitting requirements.
- Contribute to concept development and design strategies that prioritize safety, functionality, and future-ready solutions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on construction layout, material selection, cost estimation, and project scheduling.
- Prepare technical documentation, including reports, renderings, calculations, and 2D and 3D illustrations, for design interpretation and presentation.
- Maintain quality-control standards for measurements, documentation, and design accuracy.
- Support feasibility studies and risk assessments related to design and construction challenges.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout due diligence, planning, concept design, and implementation of functional and sustainable building solutions.
- Contribute to design proposals, drawings, specifications, budgets, and construction documents.
- Produce blueprints, renderings, and technical specifications addressing materials, installation methods, feasibility, and construction technologies.
- Prior design experience.
- Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
WSP is a global engineering consulting firm that provides technical and strategic advisory services across transportation, buildings, environment, energy, and resources. It helps governments, private firms, and nonprofits plan, design, manage, and engineer infrastructure projects that support communities. The company works through multidisciplinary teams delivering project-based contracts and long-term advisory engagements, with services spanning planning, design, management, and engineering. It differentiates itself through its worldwide footprint, breadth of expertise across multiple sectors, and ability to provide end-to-end solutions from initial planning to implementation and operations. WSP’s goal is to enable sustainable, resilient infrastructure that helps communities thrive by delivering reliable and efficient systems.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
Founded
1959
Get referred to WSP
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 backlog hit a record CAD 20.1 billion, up 23.2%.
- Wiltshire Council awarded WSP a £200 million highways consultancy contract starting December 2026.
- Power and data-center work already drives 35%-40% of WSP's U.S. revenue.
What critics are saying
- National Highways sued WSP in May 2026 over its carbon roadmap contract.
- Acquisition integration expense cut Q2 2026 net earnings 11.9%, pressuring margins.
- If U.S. power demand normalizes, WSP's acquisition-fueled growth narrative breaks quickly.
What makes WSP unique
- WSP combines TRC, POWER Engineers, Golder, and Wood E&I into one platform.
- Its 83,000-person footprint spans more than 50 countries and 100 sectors.
- WSP's U.S. power, transport, and data-center practices cross-sell on one backlog.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 11%1 year growth
↑ 11%2 year growth
↑ 11%Jack Connolly to lead WSP's Middle East external comms. In his new role, Connolly will lead WSP's external communications strategy across the Middle East, supporting the company's growth and profile in one of its most dynamic global regions. WSP has appointed Jack Connolly as Senior Manager, Head of Middle East External Communications. Based in the region, Connolly will oversee the firm's public relations and external communications strategy across the Middle East, working with its executive leadership team to strengthen the visibility of WSP's people, projects and technical expertise. His remit will span sectors including transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, and mining and metals, as WSP looks to further develop its corporate reputation and thought leadership in the region. "Jack Connolly brings extensive experience in strategic communications and reputation management, with a strong track record of helping global organisations tell impactful stories," said Emma Wyatt, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, EMEIAA, WSP. "As WSP continues to grow across the Middle East, his expertise will play an important role in amplifying our voice, showcasing our technical leadership and strengthening engagement with our key stakeholders." Connolly joins WSP from JPMorganChase, where he led external communications for global marketing. WSP operates in more than 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals globally, including more than 2,700 across the Middle East.
Ninth Circuit ruling puts benefits verification calls in legal crosshairs. ERISA won't protect plan administrators from negligent misrepresentation claims on out-of-network calls. A recent federal appeals court ruling narrows a key defense that health plan administrators and plan sponsors have long relied on to block lawsuits from out-of-network medical providers. In August 11, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held in Healthcare Ally Management of California, LLC v. WSP USA, Inc. that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) does not preempt a negligent misrepresentation claim arising from a benefits verification call. Plan administrators in the Ninth Circuit now face potential state tort liability over what they tell out-of-network providers before treatment, and ERISA's preemption defense will not automatically dispose of those claims. The dispute arose when an out-of-network provider called the plan's administrator before surgery to confirm reimbursement rates. The administrator allegedly said the plan would pay at the usual, customary, and reasonable rate, a benchmark for what providers in a geographic area typically charge for comparable services. The provider performed the surgery and was then paid at the Medicare rate, which the provider alleged amounted to five percent of the charged amount. ERISA shields contract claims, not misrepresentation. The court drew a line between two types of claims. Claims that turn on interpreting plan terms are preempted by ERISA. Claims that turn on whether the plan administrator made an inaccurate representation are not. Because the provider's injury arose from the misrepresentation rather than from the denial of benefits, ERISA's preemption shield did not apply. That distinction carries direct operational weight for plan sponsors and their third-party administrators (TPAs). Every benefits verification call involving an out-of-network provider in the Ninth Circuit is now a potential source of state tort liability if the rate represented does not match what the plan pays. The Ninth Circuit covers the nine-state western region including California, Washington, and Oregon. The Ninth Circuit's ruling aligns it with the Fifth, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits on negligent misrepresentation claims from verification calls. The circuit map, however, is not uniform. Just eight days later, the Sixth Circuit ruled the opposite way, holding ERISA preempted a nearly identical claim because it turned on the plan's terms. Plan sponsors whose TPAs operate across multiple circuits face different legal exposure depending on which circuit governs. That geographic patchwork is a gap brokers advising multi-state employer clients are well-positioned to raise. Three action items for plan sponsors and their brokers. International law firm Mayer Brown's analysis of the ruling identifies three concrete steps worth taking for plan sponsors and their brokers. The first is a TPA audit focused on benefits verification calls. Mayer Brown recommends plan administrators review whether their TPAs record those calls. A recording that documents what the TPA said and what disclaimers it offered could be the most effective early defense against a misrepresentation claim. Sponsors who cannot answer whether their TPA records such calls should find out now. The second is a review of what the TPA says during those calls. The court's opinion notes that plan administrators owe no fiduciary duty to out-of-network providers, but that a provider must still show it justifiably relied on what it was told. Mayer Brown advises that a TPA providing plan coverage terms in writing, with a clear disclaimer warning the provider to seek independent advice, reduces the risk that any oral statement creates liability. Sponsors should confirm their TPAs do this consistently. The third, also flagged by Mayer Brown, is a reassessment of anti-assignment clauses in plan documents. These clauses block providers from suing under ERISA by preventing them from obtaining assigned rights from plan participants. The ruling makes clear they do not block state tort claims based on a misrepresentation. Anti-assignment clauses remain useful, but they are no longer a complete backstop where the claim is grounded in what the TPA said rather than what the plan pays. Brokers advising self-funded employers and their TPAs in the Ninth Circuit states have a specific reason to start a compliance conversation now. That conversation does not require legal advice. It requires knowing which states fall under which circuit, confirming whether the client's TPA records verification calls, and checking whether those calls include written coverage disclosures and appropriate disclaimers. Those are the right questions to raise before a claim arrives.
WSP is the new tenant at Skyliner II. The company has leased over 1,100 sq m of space. Publication date: 19.08.2026 Skyliner II gains another tenant. WSP Polska, one of the world's leading providers of professional engineering, consultancy and scientific services, has signed a lease agreement with Karimpol Polska for 1,105 sq m of office space on the 12th floor of the new tower in the Skyliner complex. The new office will serve as another WSP headquarters in Warsaw and will provide space for a team of specialists working on projects in areas including engineering, infrastructure, the environment and sustainable development. WSP is a global professional services firm, bringing together engineers, consultants and scientists working on projects that shape the future of communities around the world. The company employs 83,000 people and carries out projects on every continent. WSP works with clients across more than 100 sectors and offers services covering, amongst others, construction and property, energy and resources, industrial facilities, the environment, and transport and infrastructure. WSP has been operating in Poland since 1999, and the company's Warsaw headquarters serves as the hub for the Polish team's activities. WSP Poland currently employs over 140 engineers and consultants specialising in areas such as mechanical and electrical engineering, structural engineering, the environment, sustainable development, infrastructure, project and construction management, and digital solutions. The company undertakes both local and international projects, working with developers, architects and public bodies. - "Choosing Skyliner II as WSP's new headquarters is a natural step in the company's development and a response to the needs of our team. We were keen to find a space that would provide comfortable working conditions, reflect the character of our organisation, and allow us to further develop collaboration and the exchange of knowledge. Skyliner II combines a high-quality working environment, modern technical solutions and a convenient location in the centre of Warsaw. We are delighted to join the ranks of this project's tenants and believe that the new office will be a good place for WSP's continued growth in Poland," says Grzegorz Wieczorek, Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Management Board of WSP Poland. - "We are delighted that WSP is joining the ranks of Skyliner II's tenants. This partnership is particularly valuable because WSP's activities focus on designing solutions that address the most significant challenges facing modern cities - from energy efficiency and sustainable construction, through infrastructure and transport, to adaptation to climate change." The fact that a company with such strong technical and environmental expertise has chosen Skyliner II confirms to us that the development meets the expectations of organisations which view office space not only in terms of location and standard, but also in terms of its environmental impact and the comfort of its users. Skyliner II, developed in accordance with the highest standards of sustainable development and powered entirely by renewable energy, fits well within this perspective," says Harald Jeschek, Managing Partner of the Karimpol Group. WSP is involved in the delivery of many significant projects in Poland. The company has participated, amongst other things, in the design of the structural, plumbing and electrical systems for the Museum of Polish History in Warsaw, the new headquarters of CD PROJEKT RED, as well as the Manufaktura project in Łódź and the 3T Office Park in Gdynia. WSP also supports the energy transition of businesses and the development of renewable energy sources, as well as carrying out projects in the fields of infrastructure and environmental protection. WSP's new headquarters will occupy 1,105 sq m on the 12th floor of the new office building. Newmark and the law firm Eversheds Sutherland represented WSP Polska in the letting process. CBRE and the law firm Argon Legal advised Karimpol Polska on the transaction. Skyliner II is the next phase of the Karimpol Group's flagship development in Warsaw and will complement the complex's first skyscraper, creating a total of 73,000 square metres of modern office and retail space. The building will stand 130 metres tall and comprise 28 storeys, offering approximately 24,000 square metres of lettable space. The vast majority - around 23,000 square metres - will be allocated to office space, whilst nearly 1,000 square metres will be occupied by retail and service premises on the ground floor. Green terraces have been designed for the upper floors. The building will be connected to the first tower by a shared podium covering 4,500 square metres, which will house facilities accessible to both tenants and the local community. The complex will also offer a five-level underground car park with 217 parking spaces and 100 bicycle parking spaces. The Skyliner II project is being carried out in accordance with the highest standards of sustainable construction. The building has been awarded a BREEAM New Construction certificate at the 'Outstanding' level and, like Skyliner I, will be powered entirely by renewable energy. APA Wojciechowski Architekci is responsible for the architectural design, WARBUD S.A. is the main contractor, and Hill International is providing project management services. Completion of the Skyliner II construction project is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.
WSP broadens role in U.S. Power, data center development. Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $73 billion worth of active and proposed projects across the U.S. and Canada featuring WSP's services Released Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Reports related to this article: Summary. Two recent acquisitions have boosted engineering firm WSP's role in the North American Power Industry, but the company also maintains a strong presence in the transportation sector, with a growing role in data center development. Power to the people. WSP Global Incorporated is turning up opportunities by the billions in North America, where its order backlog reached a record $20.1 billion worth of projects during second-quarter 2026, a 23.2% jump from the same period last year. Executives attributed WSP's strongest organic backlog growth since 2022 to demand from the Power Industry. Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than $73 billion worth of active and proposed projects across the U.S. and Canada featuring WSP's services, nearly half of which is attributed to public transportation developments. While transportation's share of the total might seem commanding, it actually is much smaller than its share of the portfolio in past years. In a quarterly earnings-related conference call last week, Alexandre L'Heureux, the chief executive officer of WSP, pointed to its acquisitions of TRC earlier this year and POWER Engineers in 2024-as well as its acquisitions of Golder and Wood E&I earlier in the decade-as transformational to WSP's U.S. business. "Today, 35% to 40% of our business is in power," L'Heureux said in the earnings call. "I'm looking at the pipeline of opportunities, and I'm looking at the sub-backlog, and I'm looking at the collaboration between our sectors, and I'm very excited about the future prospect of WSP in the U.S." According to Industrial Info Resources data, about $10.5 billion worth of North American projects featuring WSP's services are in the Power Industry, led by Iberdrola S.A. 's Vineyard Windfarm offshore Nantucket. But that project, designed to generate up to 800 megawatts (MW), is mired in a legal dispute between its owner and technology provider GE Verona. Industrial Info Resources offers more information on the Vineyard Windfarm in its Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database, where readers can find details-including construction schedules, investment values and necessary equipment -in a project report; readers also can consult Industrial Info's April 14, 2026, article - Contract Dispute Threatens Future of Vineyard Wind Offshore Windfarm. While Vineyard is the single highest-valued power-generation project, most of the U.S. Power Industry investments featuring WSP are in the transmission and distribution (T&D) sector. Two such projects for South Texas Electric Cooperative Incorporated started construction in fourth-quarter 2025: a 132-mile line from Christine to Realitos, Texas, and a 26-mile line from Campbellton to Three Rivers, Texas. The 132-mile line is entirely new, while the existing 26-mile line is set to undergo reconductoring to replace outdated components. Readers can learn more from detailed reports on the Christine-to-Realitos and Campbellton-to-Three Rivers projects. L'Heureux said WSP's power and energy business "continues to expand rapidly in the U.S., supported by heightened bid and proposal activity with investor-owned utilities. In this market, net revenues and hard backlog from our top 40 global power clients in the U.S. increased 15% and 20% year-over-year, respectively." By the Numbers * More than $73 billion: Total investment value of projects across the U.S. and Canada featuring WSP's services * About $10.5 billion: Share of these projects in the Power Industry * $20.1 billion: WSP's record-high order backlog at the end of second-quarter 2026 Big cities and big data. WSP's revenues for the second quarter totaled $5.4 billion, a 19.9% increase from second-quarter 2025. Net earnings were reported to be $246.1 million, an 11.9% decrease, which executives attributed, in part, to higher acquisition and integration expenses. Transportation projects, which make up the lion's share of active and proposed investments featuring WSP, include major projects in some of the largest cities in North America. The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority brought WSP on as an engineer for its massive 2nd Avenue subway expansion in East Harlem, which is designed to relieve overcrowding on New York's Lexington Avenue Line, while Amtrak hired WSP for upgrades to the Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland. Both projects are years-long developments that involve other widely recognized engineering firms, such as AECOM and Kiewit Corporation. Readers can consult detailed reports on the New York subway and Frederick Douglass Tunnel projects. Data centers are an emerging component of WSP's portfolio. The company already is involved in nearly $6 billion worth of data center construction in North America, including several projects for Microsoft Corporation, such as the addition of buildings SAT89 and SAT90 at a campus in Castroville, Texas. Construction on SAT89 started roughly one year ago, while SAT90 kicked off earlier this year. Microsoft's expansion is part of a broader surge in hyperscale data center investment intended to bolster capacity for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) computing. Readers can learn more from detailed reports on the SAT89 and SAT90 projects. The Industrial Info Resources GMI Project and Plant databases offer a full list of detailed reports for projects mentioned in this article, and a full list of related plant profiles. Industrial Info Resources also offers a full list of reports for active and proposed projects across the U.S. and Canada featuring WSP's services. Key Takeaways * Major acquisitions have boosted WSP's role in the North American Power Industry. * Transportation projects make up the lion's share of active and proposed investments featuring WSP in North America. * Data centers are an emerging component of WSP's portfolio, including work for titans like Microsoft. About Industrial Info Resources Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news, and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing, and energy-related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified, and verified plant and project opportunities. Across the world, Industrial Info Resources is tracking over 250,000 current and future projects worth $30.2 trillion (USD). Want more IIR news intelligence? Make Industrial Info Resources, Inc. a Preferred Source on Google to see more of Industrial Info Resources, Inc. when you search. Ask Industrial Info Resources, Inc.. Submit a question and one of its experts will be happy to assist you. By submitting this form, you give Industrial Info permission to contact you by email in response to your inquiry. Forecasts & analytical solutions. Where global project and asset data meets advanced analytics for smarter market sizing and forecasting. PECWeb Global Market Intelligence platform. Identify opportunities, anticipate change, and execute with confidence. PECWeb connects the industrial intelligence you need, from projects and assets to operational events, all in one platform.
WSP names Dincer Mete to lead infrastructure in Middle East. Prime highlights-. * Mete led EPC design management on the 1915 Canakkale Suspension Bridge, the world's longest main-span suspension bridge. * He most recently led a 170-person engineering unit in Saudi Arabia, overseeing more than 35 projects. Key facts-. * WSP appoints Dincer Mete as Director of Infrastructure, Middle East, based in Riyadh. * Mete previously worked at WSP between 2012 and 2017, including on the Eurasia Tunnel Project in Istanbul. Background-. WSP has appointed Dincer Mete as Director of Infrastructure for the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, he will support the growth and delivery of WSP's Transport and Infrastructure business across the region, including major national programmes in Saudi Arabia. Mete brings 25 years of international experience across infrastructure, transportation, engineering and EPC programmes, with a strong record delivering large-scale projects across Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Europe and Africa. His appointment marks a return to WSP, where he worked between 2012 and 2017, including as Design Interface Manager on the Eurasia Tunnel Project beneath the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Since leaving WSP, Mete has held senior roles across major programmes in Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, including the 1915 Canakkale Suspension Bridge, the world's longest main-span suspension bridge, where he led EPC design management through its fast-track delivery. Most recently, he led a 170-person engineering unit in Saudi Arabia, overseeing more than 35 projects. In his new role, he will support delivery of WSP's infrastructure portfolio and strengthen client relationships across the Middle East. Mete said he was pleased to return to WSP and looks forward to working with colleagues and partners to deliver infrastructure programmes for the region. Alan Caldwell, Managing Director for Transport and Infrastructure at WSP Middle East, said Mete brings deep infrastructure experience and strengthens the firm's regional business. WSP operates in more than 50 countries, employing around 83,000 people, including over 2,700 across the Middle East.