Transportation - Design Professional

HOK Human Resources•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK's Philadelphia office is seeking a Design Professional to join its growing Transportation practice. This role involves performing basic architectural assignments under close supervision, assisting the project team with various project phases. The practice focuses on complex and transformative infrastructure projects, redefining urban mobility and creating connected environments. The team emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and design excellence, offering opportunities to contribute to significant civic infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture required.
0 to 5 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
Application must include both resume and portfolio (or portfolio link).

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation or Green Associate 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.
Prepares and modifies architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. as directed by others utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
With direction from the project designer or more senior design professionals, develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings ensuring the incorporation of design intent.
Works closely with design team and assists to complete projects on aggressive schedules.
Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services and during the contract process. Translates planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
Builds models for client/project team review.
Compiles data and performs elementary design computations.
Performs product research; assists project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research.
Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
May assist team in construction administration document management.
May mentor and direct the work of intern staff.
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.