Lead Transit Architect – Chicago Infrastructure

TYLin; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability & Life insurance

Education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the planning and design of transit facilities across the Chicago region and broader Midwest. You will guide stations, yards, and maintenance facilities, ensuring compliance with CTA, Metra, Amtrak, and local codes while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor staff, drive design excellence, and manage design production from concept through construction administration in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• RA license in Illinois or reciprocity ability.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Experience with transit, transportation, or public infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience with major transit agencies (CTA, Metra, Amtrak, DOTs) a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Chicago/Illinois codes, ADA, NFPA, and agency guidelines.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite; 3D visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and documentation for transit facilities (stations, yards, maintenance facilities).
• Coordinate across structural, MEP, civil disciplines and manage subconsultants and internal teams.
• Interpret client standards and agency requirements and ensure compliant designs.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Oversee design production from concept to construction documents and administration.
• Provide QA/QC oversight for architectural deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Registered Architect (RA) – Illinois

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

3D visualization tools

Job description

TYLin is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the planning and design of transit facilities across the Chicago region and broader Midwest. You will guide stations, yards, and maintenance facilities, ensuring compliance with CTA, Metra, Amtrak, and local codes while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor staff, drive design excellence, and manage design production from concept through construction administration in a dynamic project environment.