Architect Lead - Transit Operations, Maintenance, & Storage Facilities

Hatch•Mississauga, ON

54d•CA$180,000 - CA$260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a Lead Architect to provide design leadership in the planning and delivery of complex transit operations, maintenance, and storage facilities, including rail depots, workshops, operational yards, and bus maintenance and storage facilities (bus garages), supporting both conventional and zero-emission fleets. This role is focused on integrating architectural design, operational functionality, and multidisciplinary coordination to deliver high-performing, future-ready facilities. You will lead the development of design concepts and guide projects through all phases—from early planning and programming through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. As a key design authority, you will collaborate closely with engineering, rail systems, operations, and client teams to ensure facilities are efficient, safe, maintainable, and aligned with user workflows and lifecycle requirements.

Requirements

Degree in Architecture (preferred)
Registration as a licensed Architect in Canada (OAA or eligible) is highly desirable
10+ years of experience in architectural design of complex industrial, infrastructure, or transportation facilities
Experience with maintenance facilities, depots, logistics centres, aviation facilities, or similar operational environments
Transit, rail, and bus project experience is required
Experience delivering projects across multiple phases, including design and construction
Familiarity with multidisciplinary coordination in large-scale projects
Strong expertise in facility planning, space programming, and functional design
Experience with complex building typologies and operational environments
Knowledge of building systems integration (MEP, structural coordination)
Understanding of constructability, maintainability, and lifecycle design principles
Familiarity with relevant building codes and standards
Understanding of bus fleet operations and facility requirements, including conventional and zero-emission (electric and hydrogen) systems
Strong design leadership and problem-solving capability
Ability to communicate complex design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative mindset with experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Proven ability to lead projects and act as a trusted design authority

Responsibilities

Lead architectural planning and design of transit maintenance facilities, including depots, workshops, inspection buildings, and support spaces
Develop space programming, adjacencies, and functional layouts aligned with operational workflows
Balance design considerations including functionality, constructability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance
Oversee architectural deliverables across all design phases (concept through detailed design)
Guide and mentor multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated design solutions
Plan and optimize facility layouts for complex operational environments, including maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and storage activities
Design for efficient circulation of people, vehicles, and equipment within industrial facilities
Ensure alignment between facility design and operational requirements such as capacity, workflows, and safety
Plan and design bus maintenance and storage facilities, including layouts supporting circulation, dispatch, cleaning, fueling, and charging operations
Incorporate planning considerations for bus fleet operations, including vehicle flow, dwell times, staging, and yard logistics
Lead coordination between architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, and rail systems disciplines
Collaborate with rail and operations specialists to integrate facility design with rolling stock and operational concepts
Ensure seamless integration of building systems, utilities, and equipment into the overall facility design
Coordinate design inputs related to bus systems, including fueling infrastructure, electric vehicle charging systems, and maintenance support systems
Incorporate sustainable and energy-efficient design principles into industrial facilities
Support development of environmentally responsible solutions aligned with project and client goals
Integrate considerations such as ventilation, lighting, energy use, and environmental control systems
Support integration of zero-emission bus infrastructure, including electric charging systems, hydrogen fueling, and associated facility requirements
Contribute to project delivery across various models (Design-Build, PPP, Alliance, etc.)
Support technical coordination during procurement, contractor engagement, and design reviews
Interface with clients, operators, and project stakeholders to align design solutions with requirements
Provide input during construction, commissioning, and handover phases
Engage with clients and stakeholders on bus fleet transition strategies, including implications for facility planning, design, and operations
Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, standards, and safety requirements
Support safety reviews, risk identification, and mitigation strategies
Promote best practices in industrial facility design and delivery