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Join to apply for the Senior Architect, Rail + Transit role at TYLin 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Architect, Rail + Transit role at TYLin Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. Job Summary TYLin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Architect to lead the planning and design of transit facilities for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and related New York-area agencies. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects including stations, coachyards, maintenance facilities, and other critical transit support structures. You will play a key role in advancing architectural design excellence within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with agency standards, codes, and best practices for complex public infrastructure. Responsibilities & Qualifications What You’ll Do: Lead architectural design and documentation for transit facilities including passenger stations, support buildings, and yard/maintenance facilities. Coordinate across disciplines (structural, MEP, civil) and work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle. Manage subconsultants and internal design teams, ensuring timely, coordinated, and technically sound deliverables. Interpret and implement MTA design standards, codes, and client expectations. Participate in client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement processes. Oversee design production from conceptual design through construction documents and construction administration. Provide quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews for architectural work products. What You’ll Bring: Registered Architect (RA) in New York State – required. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program. Minimum 10 years of architectural experience, with a strong focus on transit or transportation infrastructure projects. Proven track record working with MTA agencies (MTA C&D, NYCT, LIRR, or Metro-North) on facilities such as stations, yards, and maintenance buildings. Deep understanding of applicable NYC codes, ADA, NFPA, and MTA design guidelines. Strong technical design, documentation, and construction-phase experience. Proficient in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with 3D visualization tools a plus. Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills. Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment. Preferred Experience: Experience with MTA Capital Program and familiarity with design submittal processes. Previous work on federally funded projects or Design-Build project delivery. LEED accreditation or interest in sustainable infrastructure design. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to influence the next generation of New York’s transit infrastructure. You'll work alongside respected engineers, architects, and planners on projects that matter to millions of daily commuters. Additional Information TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$100,000 - $160,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. 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