Designer - Transportation

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP in; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm seeks a creative Architect to join their team in New York. The role focuses on designing innovative rail transportation solutions, incorporating sustainability and collaboration across disciplines. Applicants should possess a professional degree in Architecture and relevant experience in transportation design, with strong skills in industry-standard software. This is an exciting opportunity to influence transformative projects while contributing to an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

401K matching

Flexible schedules

Paid family leave

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Reimbursement for professional licenses

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in architecture or related field.
• Interest in transportation design experience required.
• Professional licensure process close to completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads portions of rail transportation projects with supervision.
• Designs rail stations and coordinates architectural solutions.
• Oversees presentation and contract deliverables including diagrams and models.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.

Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.

Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.

Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.

Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

Actively leads distinct portions of projects specifically in rail transportation with periodic supervision by Project Leadership.

Design rail stations and associated infrastructure in accordance with applicable regulations, laws and standards.

Coordinating, developing, and implementing architectural solutions for railway infrastructure, including structure and station systems.

Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at an overall project level.

Produces, coordinates and/or oversees presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations.

Effectively communicates internally with project teams and externally with consultants and clients through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.

Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of projects.

Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. Contributes to and actively participates within the studio and office.

Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.

Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies.

Identifies and effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.

Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from Project Leadership.

Leadership Responsibilities

Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members' recognized abilities and potential.

In collaboration with team members, contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.

Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities.

Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.

Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.

Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.

Minimum 4 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

Interest in transportation design experience including stations and related facilities is required.

Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.

Proficiency in Google Workspace.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and studies and apply the same to design.

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program

Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $80,000 - $95,000.

Our Culture:

Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you'll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.

We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.

Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed . Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.