Senior Transit Architectural Designer

Michael Baker International

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced architect to join our transit and transportation teams in Chicago. You will help plan, design, and document complex projects, from concept through construction documentation, collaborating with engineers, planners, and specialists.

You will prepare drawings and renderings, coordinate wayfinding systems, and apply accessibility standards to improve passenger experience across rail, bus facilities, and multimodal hubs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or related field.
5+ years of professional experience supporting architecture, transportation, transit, public sector, or infrastructure projects.
Experience with SignAgent software.
Experience preparing construction documents and technical design packages.
Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction materials and systems.
Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support planning, design, and documentation of transportation, transit, federal, aviation, and adaptive re-use projects.
Assist with programming, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction document preparation.
Prepare architectural drawings, renderings, presentations, specifications, and technical documentation.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams of architects, planners, engineers, transit professionals, and specialty consultants.
Coordinate wayfinding design and signage programs for transit facilities and public infrastructure.
Apply ADA, universal design, and inclusive design principles in projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

SignAgent

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Visualization Software

Job description

Support the planning, design, and documentation of transportation, transit, federal, aviation, and adaptive re-use projects
Assist with programming, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction document preparation
Prepare architectural drawings, renderings, presentations, specifications, and technical documentation
Participate in multidisciplinary teams of architects, planners, engineers, transit professionals, and specialty consultants
Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to meet schedules, budgets, and quality objectives
Conduct site investigations, field assessments, and existing conditions documentation
Participate in client meetings, stakeholder workshops, and project presentations
Support code research and application of building codes, transit standards, and accessibility requirements
Assist with design studies, reports, and technical evaluations
Contribute to quality reviews and coordination throughout project development
Develop transit wayfinding strategies to improve passenger experience, navigation, safety, and accessibility
Design and coordinate wayfinding systems for rail stations, bus facilities, multimodal centers, airports, and public infrastructure
Support signage programs, graphics, passenger information systems, and station branding initiatives
Analyze passenger circulation, decision points, sightlines, accessibility, and user experience
Apply ADA, universal design, and inclusive design principles
Coordinate wayfinding with transit operators, facility owners, planners, architects, engineers, and consultants
Assist with wayfinding master plans, signage standards, graphic guidelines, and implementation packages
Support transit-oriented development, station modernization, and passenger facility improvement projects
Conduct site audits and existing conditions assessments
Participate in stakeholder engagement related to passenger experience, customer information, and station design

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or related field
5+ years of professional experience supporting architecture, transportation, transit, public sector, or infrastructure projects
Experience with SignAgent software
Experience preparing construction documents and technical design packages
Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction materials and systems
Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Experience with rail, transit, aviation, or passenger facility projects preferred
Experience developing transit wayfinding, signage, environmental graphics, or passenger information systems preferred
Familiarity with ADA station design and transportation facility design preferred
Understanding of passenger experience planning and human-centered design principles preferred
Experience coordinating with public agencies, transit authorities, or transportation clients preferred
Knowledge of station design, multimodal hubs, transit-oriented development, and public realm projects preferred
Graphic communication and visual storytelling skills preferred
Proficiency with Revit, SignAgent, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
SketchUp and visualization software preferred
Equal employment opportunity; drug-free workplace, pre-employment substance abuse testing, and background checks

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in architectural design, transit wayfinding, and project coordination, with a strong focus on passenger experience and accessibility. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects.

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