Transit Architecture Lead for Stations & Yards (Hybrid)

TYLin; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

TYLin seeks a Senior Architect to lead planning and design of transit facilities across the Chicago region and broader Midwest. You will drive architectural design for passenger stations, maintenance facilities, yards, and related assets, ensuring compliance with agency standards and codes.

You will coordinate across structural, MEP, civil teams, manage subconsultants, and oversee design production from concept to construction administration, while providing QA/QC oversight and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Illinois RA licensure required.
• Transit/public infrastructure project experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Chicago/Illinois building codes and ADA requirements.
• Experience with major transit agencies (CTA/Metra/Amtrak) for stations/yards is a plus.
• Proven design documentation and construction-phase services experience.
• LEED or sustainable design interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for transit facilities from concept to construction documents.
• Coordinate across disciplines and manage subconsultants and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with agency standards, codes, and best practices.
• Engage in client meetings and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Oversee QA/QC of architectural deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and guide project teams.

Skills

Architectural design

Leadership

Team mentorship

Client coordination

Communication

Revit

AutoCAD

3D visualization

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

TYLin seeks a Senior Architect to lead planning and design of transit facilities across the Chicago region and broader Midwest. You will drive architectural design for passenger stations, maintenance facilities, yards, and related assets, ensuring compliance with agency standards and codes.

You will coordinate across structural, MEP, civil teams, manage subconsultants, and oversee design production from concept to construction administration, while providing QA/QC oversight and mentoring junior