Architect, Rail + Transit

About this role

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

At TYLin, we believe great architecture shapes how people move, connect, and experience their communities. We are seeking a Junior Architect who is passionate about designing public infrastructure that is accessible, sustainable, resilient, and people-centered.

Whether you're just beginning your architectural career or have gained a few years of professional experience, this is an opportunity to contribute to some of the Mid-Atlantic's most significant transportation and public infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced architects, engineers, and planners, you'll help design transit stations, maintenance facilities, operations buildings, and other transportation environments that improve mobility for millions of people every day.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an emerging architectural professional with 1–3 years of experience who is excited to build a career designing complex public infrastructure. You'll work within multidisciplinary project teams and gain exposure to every phase of project delivery, from early planning and concept development through construction documentation and construction support.

We're looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about transit, mobility,and creating infrastructure that enhances the communities it serves.

What You'll Do • Support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation and public infrastructure projects, including: • Passenger rail and transit stations

• Maintenance and operations facilities

• Administrative and support buildings

• Passenger amenities and public spaces

• Prepare architectural drawings, models, renderings, and presentation materials using Revit and other design software.

• Assist with design development, construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.

• Collaborate closely with architects, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, communications, and systems engineers to develop integrated design solutions.

• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and design reviews.

• Research and apply building codes, accessibility requirements (ADA), life safety standards, and client design criteria.

• Support construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and participating in site visits.

• Contribute creative ideas that promote design excellence, sustainability, resilience, and outstanding passenger experiences.

• Continue developing technical knowledge and professional skills under the guidance of senior architects and project managers.

What You'll Bring • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.

• 1–3 years of professional architectural experience in an architectural or multidisciplinary consulting environment.

• Actively pursuing Architectural Registration (RA) and the Architectural Experience Program (AXP), with the goal of becoming a Registered Architect.

• A genuine passion for transit, mobility, and public infrastructure and a desire to help shape the future of transportation.

• Experience producing drawings and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD .

• Familiarity with building systems, construction documentation, and architectural detailing.

• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and accessibility requirements.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and contribute as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience That Would Be Benefiial • Internship or project experience involving transportation, transit, aviation, civic, higher education, healthcare, or other institutional facilities.

• Familiarity with MicroStation or OpenBuildings Designer .

• Experience using visualization tools such as Rhino, Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software.

• Exposure to Design-Build or other collaborative project delivery methods.

• Interest in sustainable design and resilient infrastructure.

What We're Looking For • An enthusiastic and motivated architectural professional eager to learn from experienced industry leaders.

• Someone who thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.

• A designer who enjoys solving complex challenges while keeping the passenger and community experience at the center of every solution.

• An individual who is excited to build a long-term career designing transportation infrastructure that improves how people move throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

Why TYLin?

At TYLin, architecture is about more than designing buildings—it's about creating places that connect people, support communities, and enhance mobility. Our architects work alongside engineers, planners, and technical specialists on some of the region's most transformative transportation infrastructure projects. As a Junior Architect, you'll receive mentorship from experienced professionals while gaining hands-on experience across every phase of project delivery. You'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, pursue professional licensure, and contribute to projects that leave a lasting impact on the communities they serve.

Whether you're helping design a new passenger station, a maintenance facility, or a multimodal transportation hub, your work will help shape the future of public infrastructure throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Location: Hybrid flexibility; candidates should be based in or willing to support

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