Project Architect - Transportation / Transit Facilities - Cities & Places

Jacobs; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 97,700 - 207,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Holiday and leave benefits

Job summary

Jacobs in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Project Architect – Transportation / Transit Facilities to lead architectural design for transit stations, mobility hubs, and related civic infrastructure. The role emphasizes coordination across disciplines, client engagement, and a strong Seattle-regional presence to support Northwest projects.

The ideal candidate will bring licensed credentials in WA, 5–15 years of transport architecture experience, and proficiency in Revit/BIM workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent.
• 5–15 years’ architecture experience.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in Washington or reciprocity.
• Experience with transportation, transit, civic infrastructure and public-sector projects.
• Experience as Project Architect, Senior Project Designer or design leader on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support architectural design and technical delivery for transportation‑related projects, including transit stations, passenger facilities, mobility hubs, port facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Translate client, agency, operational, passenger‑experience, accessibility, safety, security, sustainability, constructability, and maintenance requirements into clear architectural solutions.
• Monitor the design process from conceptual phase through documentation and construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Coordinate architectural work for technical resolution and coordination with other disciplines – civil, structural, MEP, rail/transit systems, security, wayfinding and interiors – considering sustainability, cost, constructability, operation partners and other specialties’ goals.
• Support projects delivered through traditional delivery, design‑build, progressive design‑build, and P3 / public‑private partnership models.
• Support client engagement, agency coordination, stakeholder communication, pursuit strategy, proposals, and interviews.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Design leadership

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Licensed Architect in WA

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

3DS Max

Rhino

Enscape

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs’ Northwest Cities & Places team in Bellevue, WA is growing and strategically expanding key practice areas across the Northwest and broader West region. As part of this growth, we are strengthening our architectural design and delivery capabilities in transportation architecture, including transit stations, mobility hubs, passenger facilities, port‑related architecture, and complex public infrastructure.

We are interested in candidates across a range of experience levels. This may include a strong local Project Architect with hands‑on station design and regional agency experience, or a recognized transportation design architect with national or international expertise on major transit, rail, airport, port, or mobility infrastructure projects. Depending on candidate background and business needs, this opportunity may support more than one role.

As a Project Architect – Transportation / Transit Facilities on our Northwest Cities & Places team, you’ll help grow and deliver architectural work for transit, transportation, and related civic infrastructure projects. You will contribute to design quality, technical delivery, client confidence, and Jacobs’ growing position in transportation architecture.

The ideal candidate will bring meaningful experience with transportation facilities such as transit stations, passenger facilities, mobility hubs, port facilities, airport‑adjacent buildings, operations/support facilities, or similar public infrastructure environments. A Bellevue, Washington office presence or strong regional connection to the Pacific Northwest will be important for client engagement, team collaboration, and practice growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and support architectural design and technical delivery for transportation‑related projects, including transit stations, passenger facilities, mobility hubs, port facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Translate client, agency, operational, passenger‑experience, accessibility, safety, security, sustainability, constructability, and maintenance requirements into clear architectural solutions.
• Monitor the design process from conceptual phase through documentation and construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Coordinate architectural work for technical resolution and coordination with other disciplines – civil, structural, MEP, rail/transit systems, security, wayfinding and interiors – considering aspects of sustainability, cost, constructability, operation partners and other specialties’ goals.
• Support projects delivered through traditional delivery, design‑build, progressive design‑build, and P3 / public‑private partnership models.
• Support client engagement, agency coordination, stakeholder communication, pursuit strategy, proposals, and interviews.
• Work to implement strategy for producing documents with project managers, designers, BIM leads, specification writers, and discipline leads to produce coordinated, high‑quality and accurate deliverables.
• Help strengthen Jacobs’ transportation architecture presence in the Northwest and support broader Western region opportunities.
• Foster and maintain a collaborative professional working relationship with Project Teams.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education and experience.
• 5–15 years’ architecture experience.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in Washington or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Architectural experience with transportation, transit, civic infrastructure, airport, port, or complex public‑sector projects – e.g. transit station design, passenger facilities, mobility infrastructure, port facilities, airport‑related facilities, or similar transportation environments working with public agencies, transportation authorities, port authorities, or comparable institutional clients.
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Architect, Senior Project Designer, Transportation Architect, or design leader on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with alternative delivery models, including design‑build, progressive design‑build, and P3 / public‑private partnership project delivery.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with BIM modeling and coordination workflows.
• Will not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g. H‑1B, L‑1B, TN, or other temporary visa status like OPT or F‑1) to work for Jacobs in the U.S.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Established relationships with regional transportation, port, civic, or public‑sector clients.
• Recognized national or international transportation architecture experience on significant station, terminal, airport, rail, metro, light rail, ferry, port, or mobility infrastructure projects.
• Experience contributing to or leading design for major transit stations, intermodal hubs, rail corridors, airport terminals, ferry terminals, port facilities, or operations buildings.
• Strong knowledge of passenger experience, universal design, accessibility, safety & security, wayfinding, constructability, durability, resilience, and long‑term operations.
• Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and manage architectural scope, deliverables, quality, and design intent.
• LEED AP, Envision Sustainability Professional, or comparable sustainability credential to support sustainability, integrated design, low‑carbon design or similar framework project goals and aspirations.
• Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
• Knowledge of QA/QC process and proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
• In‑depth understanding of building materials, systems, and methods of construction, specifications and integration of building services, building core, and envelope elements.
• Experience supporting business development, client positioning, proposal writing, interviews, and project pursuits.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, 3DS Max, Rhino, Enscape, or other visualization and design communication tools.
• Strong organizational, communications (verbal, written as well as hand sketching) skills, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to maintain a Bellevue office presence or strong regional presence in the Northwest.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $97,700.00 to $207,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Hybrid Working Policy

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.

Application Experience

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Job posted on June 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.