Senior Architect - Justice Vertical

AECOM•New York, NY

About The Position

AECOM's New York Metro Buildings + Places team is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and team-oriented Senior Architect to join its Justice Architecture Practice. The role leads multiple justice-sector projects—from planning and design through construction documentation and construction administration—including courthouses, correctional facilities, detention facilities, and public safety buildings. The architect works with clients, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional design disciplines to meet project objectives and develop technical solutions. The role applies evidence-based design, data, and best practices to inform decisions. An in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required for newly hired employees. The position is a current vacancy that AECOM intends to fill by January 18, 2027. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is unavailable now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture and six years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Demonstrated experience in courthouses, public safety, and/or corrections facilities.
Registered Architecture License.
Strong technical proficiency.
Experience in the civic and justice sector, including planning and design for courthouses, correctional facilities, detention facilities, and public safety buildings.
Strong understanding of the operational, security, and stakeholder requirements unique to justice-sector projects.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of architecture experience.
Five or more years of justice, corrections, or public safety experience.
Knowledge of Court Design, GSA, U.S. Marshall, and correctional standards.

Responsibilities

Participate in all aspects of project planning and design.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Ensure project objectives are achieved throughout each phase of design and delivery.
Lead projects through programming, master planning, conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
Implement design solutions through construction documentation and construction administration.
Lead cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
Use evidence-based design, data, and best practices to inform decisions.