Senior Transit Architect - Lead Rail Facilities Design

TYLin; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, disability & life insurance

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a highly skilled Senior Architect to lead the planning and design of transit facilities across the Chicago region and broader Midwest. You will guide architecture for passenger stations, maintenance facilities, and yards, collaborating with CTA, Metra, Amtrak, and regional authorities to meet agency standards and codes.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure constructible designs, and manage documentation through construction administration, with focus on QA/QC and

Qualifications

• Registered Architect (RA) in Illinois or eligible via reciprocity.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Demonstrated architectural experience with transit/public infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with major transit agencies (CTA, Metra, Amtrak, DOTs).
• Strong knowledge of Chicago/Illinois building codes, ADA, NFPA, and transit guidelines.
• Experience in technical design, documentation, and construction-phase services.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite; 3D visualization a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and documentation for transit facilities including stations and yards.
• Coordinate across structural, MEP, civil disciplines and manage subconsultants and teams.
• Interpret client standards, local codes, and agency requirements (CTA, Metra, Amtrak).
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee design production from concept through construction documents and administration.
• Provide QA/QC oversight for architectural deliverables.

Job description

TYLin is seeking a highly skilled Senior Architect to lead the planning and design of transit facilities across the Chicago region and broader Midwest. You will guide architecture for passenger stations, maintenance facilities, and yards, collaborating with CTA, Metra, Amtrak, and regional authorities to meet agency standards and codes.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure constructible designs, and manage documentation through construction administration, with focus on QA/QC and