Transportation - Sr. Design Professional

HOK Human Resources•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK's Philadelphia office is seeking Sr. Design Professionals to join our growing Transportation practice. This role involves coordinating and/or undertaking the design development, production, and delivery of projects, either as part of the project design team or on individual projects. HOK is expanding its transit work across the region, focusing on complex and transformative infrastructure projects. The team is at the forefront of transit and urban design, combining technical expertise with a strong design voice to create connected, intuitive environments that redefine urban mobility. The transit practice emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and design excellence, valuing curiosity, rigor, and idea exchange. As the practice grows, this role will be crucial in delivering civic infrastructure for communities and mobility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture required.
6 plus years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
Resume and portfolio (or portfolio link) must be included with application.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
Prior experience in large-scale transportation or infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

Advocates for and upholds the design intent of stations, transit facilities, and urban infrastructure, ensuring seamless translation into coordinated, high-quality construction documentation.
With preliminary direction from the project architect or project manager, analyzes and develops approaches to the creation and modification of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. ensuring the incorporation of design intent.
With direction from the project designer or more senior design technician, develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings according to established standards.
Develops strong presentations and early design studies. Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
Understands and translates design intent into technical documents.
May lead a small team of more junior technicians in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards.
Assists in client, consultant and contractor project information coordination.
Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards.
Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
Conducts product and code research and incorporation of codes into technical documents.
Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews.
May have regular interface with clients and consultants.
May assist in work planning and scheduling processes.
Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
May assist team in construction administration document management.
Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
May participate in setting up project team software parameters and management of standards.
Facilitates internal and external communications.
Tracks all project data in electronic files.
Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.