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Design Talent and Diversity

We actively seek to inspire design talent by placing architectural, engineering, interior design and marketing/communications students in our offices as paid interns. We take pride in the makeup of our firm which is comprised of approximately 60% female design, marketing, and communications professionals. To maintain diversity in our composition, WDA recruits graduates to mentor, hire and train from local, national, and international universities.

    Clearwater

  • Architectural Drafter
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    WDA is seeking a talented, emerging professional that has experience working within the architectural and engineering field.  This is a growth focused role, and the ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience within the A/E industry. The Architectural Drafter will be responsible for collaborating with our in-house architects and engineers to assist with the full life cycle of production drawings, in REVIT and AutoCAD. This role will allow the candidate to translate architectural sketches and documents into 2D and 3D models and images for use with clients. WDA is a mentorship focused team, and we look forward to this candidate elevating within our firm as their experience and knowledge expands. This teammate will be headquartered in our Clearwater, FL office.

    Areas of Responsibility:

    • Works with project teams in all phases of a project. This includes performing site visits to document existing conditions and perform site observations during construction.
    • Provide drawing and design support to our project teams in the development of conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documents utilizing both REVIT and AutoCAD. This will include all project phases and the incorporation of redline revisions as needed.
    • Ability to collaborate with team members providing high-quality production drafting support.
    • Develop an in-depth understanding of Florida Building Code requirements.
    • Assist with project modeling and client presentations as needed.
    • Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in work.

    Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
    • 3-5 years of Architectural and Engineering industry experience
    • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, but enrolled students are also welcome and encouraged to apply
    • Knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite required
    • Experience with Lumion and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus but not required
    • Ability to collaborate with an eagerness to learn and grow

    Benefits: This is a full-time, permanent position, offering health insurance paid for by employer, with dental and vision insurance available. Additional benefits consist of cafeteria plan options including life insurance, disability, accident, etc. WDA offers generous paid time off including holidays, retirement savings with company match, continuing education and career development opportunities.

    WDA is an award-winning, Small Business Enterprise (SBE), focused on Architecture, Engineering, and Interior Design with offices in Clearwater and Boca Raton, Florida.  The firm’s portfolio reflects a wide range of project types including education, government, library, and private clientele. Inspired by unique design challenges and our thirty-one years of experience, WDA will provide a consultative approach, with seasoned team members who thrive on innovative design solutions and long-term relationships.

    Send resume to careers@wdastudio.com

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. WDA will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 727-725-0951 or email us at careers@wdastudio.com