Senior Transit Architecture

STV; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV in New York, NY seeks a Senior Transit Architectural professional to lead architectural design for transportation projects. You will shape the future of transit facilities, supervise plans, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver detailed, code-compliant solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in rail/transit architecture, strong presentation skills, and proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD. Licensed NY candidates are preferred. This is an on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture with rail/transit focus preferred.
• 15+ years as a project architect in the rail/transit sector.
• Experience in transportation and transit architecture design.
• Revit/AutoCAD plus Microsoft Office proficiency; LEED a plus.
• Registered Architect in NY preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural plans or supervise their execution.
• Analyze design systems, planning studies, layouts, and details.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and other disciplines.
• Conduct site and construction inspections and prepare reports.
• Perform code analysis, material selections, and technical solutions.
• Develop design layouts and construction features for projects.
• Lead and coach architectural staff; ensure QA/QC.

Skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

M. Arch preferred

Licensed Architect NY preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

OpenBuildings

Rhino

3ds Max

SketchUp

Job description

STV, a leading architecture and engineering firm is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transit Architectural to join our team in the heart of New York, NY.

In this role, you will work on innovative projects that will shape the future of transportation and the communities it serves.

Key responsibilities

• Prepares Architectural plans, and/or supervises their execution.
• Performs analysis of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layouts, and construction details.
• Oversees research used in writing specifications, including coordinating with manufacturers.
• Conducts site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes, preparing interpretive reports.
• Executes code analysis, material selections, and technical solutions.
• Develops design layouts, and construction features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
• Coordinates with other disciplines. Plan, schedule, coordinate, manage, and oversee the work.

Required Experience

• Professional Degree in Architecture (M. Arch preferred)
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience as a project architect working within the rail/transit sector.
• Experience in the transportation sector is required.
• Transit Architecture design experience including station and related facilities is required.
• Registered Licensed Architect in the State of New York is preferred.
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• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite are required.
• Experience with OpenBuildings, Rhino, 3-D Max, Sketch-up, and LEED Accreditation is a plus.
• Excellent design, technical detailing, and strong presentation skills, both verbal and visual, are essential.
• The candidate should be a self-starter with a passion for problem-solving, an understanding that project success comes through teamwork, and a firm focus on client needs.

Essential Duties Include

• Determine collectively with multiple design disciplines, the technical approach and design criteria for projects.
• Lead and coach architectural staff.
• Perform independent investigations, studies, and architectural analysis.
• Develop design details, plans and specifications.
• Serve as quality control reviewer.
• Use computer software as a design tool for solving complex architectural problems.
• Contribute new designs, or techniques that are of material significance in the solution of important problems.
• Remain current in codes and technologies appropriate to the architecture discipline including IBC, NFPA, etc.
• Ensure conformance with standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.
• Construction Administration activites, including Review of shop drawings and Requests for Information (RFIs).

Compensation Range

$149,671.54 - $171,053.19

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do.

At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.