SC Engineers is seeking a Registered Architect to support our transportation and facilities practices in New York. The successful candidate will help plan, design, and rehabilitate transit stations, facilities buildings, and other public infrastructure, working alongside structural, civil, and MEP engineers from early design through construction. Must be a registered Architect in the State of New York or New Jersey with 5 years of design experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop architectural designs, plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and specifications
- Conduct field investigations to document existing conditions and evaluate deterioration, deficiencies, accessibility, and code compliance for rehabilitation and renovation projects.
- Familiar with the NYC Building Code, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, NFPA, and agency design criteria guidelines
- Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to resolve conflicts and keep designs compatible across disciplines.
- Prepare design submissions, technical reports, and input to cost estimates; track deliverables, schedules, and open technical issues.
- Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and proposed changes; make site visits and support resolving field conditions during construction.
- Take part in QA/QC reviews to keep architectural deliverables accurate, consistent, and complete.
- Work with clients, owners, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies through design and construction.
- Support proposal development, project pursuits, client presentations, and business development activities.
- Serve as the architectural design compliance lead or project manager as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is an office position but will require site visit as needed
- Site visits to active stations, platforms, track areas, bridges, and facilities, sometimes during nights or weekends to fit agency work windows if required.
- Walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering tight or confined spaces.
- Working outdoors in varied weather and in noisy environments near operating equipment.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment on site.
- Completing agency safety training as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s in Architecture from an accredited program.
- Registered Architect in the State of New York or New Jersey.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional architectural experience.
- Experience preparing architectural construction documents, specifications, and details.
- Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and fire and life safety provisions.
- Ability to read architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet project deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working on transportation or other public-sector capital projects.
- Experience with MTA, PANYNJ, NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak or other transportation agencies, and familiarity with their design criteria and project delivery requirements.
- Rehabilitation and renovation experience, including field verification and preparation of repair or modification documents.
- Hands-on construction administration experience on transit or public infrastructure projects.
- Experience with BIM workflows in Revit and with Bentley ProjectWise.
- Additional architectural registrations, NCARB certification, or relevant credentials such as LEED AP.
Compensation Range:
$120,000.00 – $150,000.00
SCE offers the following benefits:
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Development Reimbursement
