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HNTB

Engineering, architecture, and infrastructure design

Principal Architect - Transit Architecture

Architectural DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$110.4k - $215.8kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Architecture and 10 years of relevant experience are required.
  • Registration as an architect (RA) is required.
  • Communicate technical project aspects with project managers, project teams, clients, contractors, and consultant teams.
  • Analyze design and construction systems, design layouts, and construction features, and research and apply technical data to construction documents.
  • Coordinate architectural and engineering project teams in preparing contract documents.
  • Ensure compliance with standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and the technical adequacy of design and construction.
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate construction documents before issuance, verifying conformance with the client's scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Collaborate with senior project leadership during construction administration, including attending site visits and contractor meetings, conducting field reviews, responding to requests for information, evaluating change orders, and reviewing shop drawings.
  • Have project experience on medium-sized and large-scale projects.
  • Have advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite.
  • Have skills in computational design or other emerging technologies.
  • Demonstrate technical ability and leadership skills.
  • Have clear communication and presentation skills.
  • Have patience and the ability to mentor and develop others.
  • Be proficient in project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and IPD; architectural products and systems; building codes; building construction; and building systems integration.
  • Be knowledgeable in current and emerging tools, including Autodesk Revit, cloud file sharing and collaboration, complex 3D modeling, Rhino, 3-D Max, SketchUp, and visualization.
  • Be knowledgeable in current accessibility and sustainability codes and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and present the lead technical viewpoint on assigned projects, ensuring a technical solution consistent with the program and design is properly developed and produced.
  • Work with the project designer and manager to plan and implement work processes, develop and implement internal controls for project team members, and monitor and supervise the development of contract documents.
  • Promote implementation and enforcement of BIM and design technology standards, best practices, and project team workflows.
  • Coordinate with sub-consultants on quality assurance and quality control checks and take responsibility for project work planning and scheduling.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on the firm's largest architectural projects.
  • Promote firm culture within and outside the practice.
  • Assist in developing and implementing practice-wide technical and delivery standards.
  • Participate in market-sector leadership initiatives.
  • Nurture existing client relationships.
  • Attend industry conferences and events to promote the firm.
  • Mentor early- to mid-career staff as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Transit Architecture design experience.
  • MTA, CTDOT, or Amtrak project experience.
  • Bentley MicroStation and OpenBuildings experience.
  • Envision or LEED accreditation.

About the Company

HNTB

Engineering, architecture, and infrastructure design

HNTB provides infrastructure engineering, planning, and design services across transportation, architecture, and digital infrastructure. It works by applying multidisciplinary expertise to project stages from planning and analysis through construction, delivering high-quality design, technical solutions, and project management. The company emphasizes employee-owners who share ownership and a culture of respect and continuous improvement, which shapes collaboration and accountability. Compared with competitors, HNTB highlights its long history, collaborative ownership model, and deep specialization across bridges, highways, architecture, and digital infrastructure, aiming to build durable, well-designed infrastructure that serves communities and clients over the long term.

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Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Founded
1914

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