Senior architect

Optimal GEO
Chicago, IL

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

SNHA, A Woolpert Company is seeking a Senior Architect for our Mission Critical team. This position would be aligned with our offices located in Chicago, IL/New York City, NY and would support full-time in-person/hybrid, and remote working arrangements.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Architect, you will lead the overall design and execution of projects, from concept through completion. You will work directly with our firm leaders and with our clients at some of the world’s largest technology companies on complex, challenging projects that are shaping the future. This role requires a blend of creativity, technical proficiency, and leadership skills to ensure that our clients’ ambitious projects are realized to the highest standards.

What You Will Bring

  • Minimum of 15 years related experience.
  • Qualified candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Architecture.
  • Must possess strong design, execution, and problem-solving skills with experience on complex projects.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience working with multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging projects.
  • Commitment to staying informed on the latest architectural technologies, materials, and sustainability practices.
  • Candidates must have proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit for project development and documentation.
  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) as well as the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
  • Candidates should also have possess well-developed organization as well as strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
  • Our projects are located throughout North America and some travel is anticipated.


Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!


Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$106,400 - $177,400 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:

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.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting [email protected]

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Posted 2025-10-18

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