Architect

STV • New York, NY

4d • $102,272 - $136,363 • Onsite

About The Position

STV is a top architecture and engineering firm focused on making communities better. We are committed to designing innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Join a multi-disciplinary team designing infrastructure that improves lives! We currently have an opening in our New York, NY office for an Architect within our Buildings division. Key responsibilities will include working with, and coordinating, a multidisciplinary architectural/engineering team in the design and delivery of projects focused on transportation—metro transit projects in particular. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills and serve as interface and coordinator for various disciplines, clients, and consultants. The Transit Architectural Project Manager will manage architectural staff, organize and oversee the multidisciplinary team’s efforts to align to project/client needs, as well as set technical direction to elevate the quality of deliverables. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 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 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th 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 at stvinc.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.

Requirements

• Professional Degree in Architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the transportation sector (design and project management of state-of-good-repair programs, ADA accessibility projects or rail transportation projects).
• Transit Architecture design experience including station and related facilities is required.
• Registered Licensed Architect in the State of New York is required.
• Experience in the Design-Build delivery method in close proximity to active rail operations is required.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite are required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, federal, justice, health + well-being, science + tech, and/or cities market sectors is a plus.
• LEED Accreditation or similar is a plus.
• Proficiency with OpenBuildings strongly valued.

Responsibilities

• Ability to travel within the US and work at a project office within the NYC area.
• Determine collectively with multiple design disciplines, the technical approach and design criteria for projects.
• Contribute to and or lead responses to RFP’s and RFQ’s, including fees, schedule, staffing and project approach.
• Lead and mentor junior architectural staff.
• Perform independent investigations, studies, and architectural analysis.
• Develop design details, plans and specifications.
• Review shop drawings and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• 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.

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 (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees