Transit Architect

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 136,000; 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

Job summary

STV Incorporated, a leading architecture and engineering firm, seeks an Intermediate Transit Architectural Designer for New York, NY. You will work on transportation projects from design through construction documents, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

The ideal candidate has a professional architecture degree, 8+ years in rail/transit, and proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Office; OpenBuildings, Rhino, SketchUp are a plus.

Qualifications

• Professional Degree in Architecture, M. Arch preferred.
• Minimum 8 years as project architect in rail/transit sector.
• Experience in transportation sector and transit architecture design including stations.
• Registered Architect in NY preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office; OpenBuildings, Rhino, 3-D Max, SketchUp a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and supervise execution of plans.
• Analyze design and construction systems and prepare docs.
• Coordinate with manufacturers for specifications.
• Conduct site and construction inspections and produce reports.
• Perform code analysis, material selections, and technical solutions.
• Develop design layouts and construction features for projects.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and manage the work.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Self-starter

Education

Professional Architecture degree (M. Arch preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

OpenBuildings

Rhino

3-D Max

SketchUp

Job description

STV, a leading architecture and engineering firm is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Transit Architectural Designer 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

Key responsibilities include working with, coordinating, an architectural/engineering team in developing designs and preparing documents for projects focused on transportation, especially transit. The ideal candidate will support projects over the full life cycle from initial design phases through the detailed construction document phase of projects requiring interface and collaboration with various disciplines, clients, and consultants.

• 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 8 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.
• 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

$119,317.24 - $136,362.56

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.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.