Transit Architect

Perkins&Will; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will is seeking a Transit Architect in Vancouver to lead design concepts, coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, and drive the development of transit facility projects from schematic design through construction documents.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years of experience, a degree in architecture, and knowledge of BIM workflows. LEED GA and professional accreditation are valued and supported during tenure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience, with 2+ years in transit facilities strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience, with demonstrated construction site experience in Canada.
• Degree in architecture or related discipline required.
• Architectural license considered an asset.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional Accreditation in Living Design (e.g. LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, etc.) within first 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project complexity and adhere to firm standards of excellence in design and execution.
• Lead development of design ideas and solutions as an integral design team member.
• Coordinate drawings within teams and with consultants across Schematic, DD, and CDs.
• Analyze product research and identify material selections.
• Prepare and oversee client design presentations and materials.
• Participate in client presentations and studio reviews.
• Manage priorities to ensure on-time delivery with strong organization.
• Support growth and development of team members through mentoring and delegation.
• Communicate effectively across the design team and with partners and consultants.
• Demonstrate curiosity about design and industry developments.

Skills

BIM

Design leadership

Coordination

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Presentation skills

Education

Architecture degree

Architect license

LEED GA

Professional accreditation

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Enscape

VRay

InDesign

Photoshop

Office Suite

Job description

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Transit Architect

• Posted on October 2, 2026

Locations

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• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ARCHI006026

Description

Key Responsibilities

As a Transit Architect with the Perkins&Will team, you will:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and sustainable and resilient design.
• Lead development of design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
• Coordinate drawings within teams and with consultants for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Analyze product research and identify material selections.
• Prepare and oversee development of material for client design presentations.
• Participate in client presentations.
• Effectively manage competing priorities and workloads to ensure project commitments are delivered on time, with a high degree of organization and consistency.
• Demonstrate curiosity and proactively seek exposure to project management responsibilities.
• Support the growth and development of team members through project-based mentorship, teaching, and appropriate delegation and supervision.
• Participate in studio design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Proactively foster communication and collaboration across the design team.
• Express curiosity about the world of design and industry at large.
• Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinateeffectively with partners and consultants.
• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Sketching

Software

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite (InDesign and Photoshop)
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

Qualifications and Certifications

• 5+ years of experience, with 2+ years in the design and/or construction of transit facilities strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience, with demonstrated construction site experience in Canada.
• Degree in architecture or related discipline required.
• Architectural license considered an asset.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation within the first 12 months of hire.

At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $81,500 – $104,000. Compensation placement will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and internal equity considerations.

We thank all interested candidates but due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

At Perkins&Will, we value diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. Our diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, which in turn support our excellence in design.

We believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas.By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.