Entry-Level Architect/Architectural Engineering Associate

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking early-career Associates with a background in architecture, architectural engineering, and/or building science to join our teams in 2025, in most of our nationwide locations .

WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry's most accomplished experts. People with outstanding C haracter, unwavering C ommitment to our core and culture, strong E xpertise, and genuine E nthusiasm for their work.

If you are enthusiastic about solving problems, curious about the built world, and are committed to doing exceptional work - we want you on our team! Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE .

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations of building enclosure and materials related issues, which may include documenting distress and collecting test samples.
• Conduct field testing and gather data using a variety of technologies including digital instrumentation and imaging tools.
• Analyze data and research modern and historic construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design.
• Complete analysis using a combination of advanced analysis software and calculations.
• Assist with drafting and preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including structural and architectural construction drawings, specifications, written reports, and presentations.
• Interface with project teams, clients, contractors, and other architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Assume responsibility for key aspects of projects and complete assignments with limited oversight, under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or better in architecture, architectural engineering, building science, or related field, from an NAAB or ABET accredited program.
• Solid foundation in architectural and/or structural engineering principles with demonstrated interest in the investigation, rehabilitation, construction, and design of various modern and historic structures, building systems, and construction materials.
• Relevant internship and/or research experience.
• Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive team player willing to take on various responsibilities and work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites.
• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform work in the temperature extremes presented by work in the outdoors.
• Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens.
• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to safely work at heights.
• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment.
• Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazards.
• Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations.
• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Culture, Compensation, and Benefits:

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where base salary is just one component of an employee's annual earnings. Additionally, employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual base salary will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:

WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, generous 401(k) matching, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees' professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE's total rewards package can be found at

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they