Project Architect

STV, a leading transportation and infrastructure company, is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Project Architect to join our team in the heart of Philadelphia, PA.  In this role, you will work on innovative projects that will shape the future of transportation. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic and talented team!

Key responsibilities will include working with, and coordinating, an architectural/engineering team in preparing documents for projects focused on transportation.  The ideal candidate will perform the initial design phase, detailed phases of Architectural design work for projects requiring interface and collaboration with various disciplines, clients, and consultants. Prepares Architectural plans, and/or supervises their execution. Performs analysis of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layouts, and construction details. Oversees research used in writing specifications, including coordinating with manufacturers. Conducts site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes, preparing interpretive reports. Executes code analysis, material selections, and technical solutions. Analyzes design and construction systems, design layouts, and construction features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work. Coordinates with other disciplines. Plan, schedule, coordinate, manage, and oversee the work.

Required Experience:

• Professional Degree in Architecture (B. Arch) is required, MS and professional registration are preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Jr. Architectural Designer working within the rail/transit sector. 
• Experience in the transportation sector is preferred but not required. 
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite are required. 
• Experience in Rhino, 3-D Max, Sketch-up is a plus and LEED Accreditation is also a plus.
• Excellent design, technical detailing, and strong presentation skills, both verbal and visual, are essential. 
• The candidate should be a self-starter with a passion for problem-solving, an understanding that project success comes through teamwork, and a firm focus on client needs.

Essential Duties Include:

• Determine collectively with multiple design disciplines, the technical approach and design criteria for projects.
• Work with architectural staff under architectural lead in a team.
• Develop design details, plans and specifications.
• Use computer software as a design tool for solving complex architectural problems.
• Contribute new designs, or techniques that are of material significance in the solution of important problems.
• Remain current in codes and technologies appropriate to the architecture discipline including IBC, NFPA, etc. 
• Ensure conformance with standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Compensation Range:

$79,899.94 - $106,533.25

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.