Transit & Transportation Facilities Architect

Jacobs; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 97,700 - 207,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Holiday and leave benefits

Job summary

Jacobs in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Project Architect – Transportation / Transit Facilities to lead architectural design for transit stations, mobility hubs, and related civic infrastructure. The role emphasizes coordination across disciplines, client engagement, and a strong Seattle-regional presence to support Northwest projects.

The ideal candidate will bring licensed credentials in WA, 5–15 years of transport architecture experience, and proficiency in Revit/BIM workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent.
• 5–15 years’ architecture experience.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in Washington or reciprocity.
• Experience with transportation, transit, civic infrastructure and public-sector projects.
• Experience as Project Architect, Senior Project Designer or design leader on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support architectural design and technical delivery for transportation‑related projects, including transit stations, passenger facilities, mobility hubs, port facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Translate client, agency, operational, passenger‑experience, accessibility, safety, security, sustainability, constructability, and maintenance requirements into clear architectural solutions.
• Monitor the design process from conceptual phase through documentation and construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Coordinate architectural work for technical resolution and coordination with other disciplines – civil, structural, MEP, rail/transit systems, security, wayfinding and interiors – considering sustainability, cost, constructability, operation partners and other specialties’ goals.
• Support projects delivered through traditional delivery, design‑build, progressive design‑build, and P3 / public‑private partnership models.
• Support client engagement, agency coordination, stakeholder communication, pursuit strategy, proposals, and interviews.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Design leadership

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Licensed Architect in WA

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

3DS Max

Rhino

Enscape

Job description

Jacobs in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Project Architect – Transportation / Transit Facilities to lead architectural design for transit stations, mobility hubs, and related civic infrastructure. The role emphasizes coordination across disciplines, client engagement, and a strong Seattle-regional presence to support Northwest projects.

The ideal candidate will bring licensed credentials in WA, 5–15 years of transport architecture experience, and proficiency in Revit/BIM workflows.