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 has the power to improve lives. We are seeking a talented and motivated Architect who is passionate about designing public infrastructure that is accessible, resilient, sustainable, and built to serve communities for generations.

Whether your experience comes from civic buildings, healthcare, education, transportation, aviation, or other complex institutional projects, this is an opportunity to apply your architectural expertise to some of the most transformative infrastructure projects in New York and beyond.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams of architects and engineers, you'll help create and improve stations, transit facilities, maintenance complexes, and other public infrastructure that shapes how millions of people experience their cities every day.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do • Contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of complex public infrastructure projects, including passenger stations, maintenance facilities, operations buildings, and other civic environments.

• Develop architectural solutions that prioritize design excellence, accessibility, sustainability, resilience, operational efficiency, and exceptional user experience.

• Collaborate closely with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, communications, and other transportation professionals to deliver fully integrated design solutions.

• Participate in all phases of project delivery, from concept development through construction documentation and construction administration.

• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and project teams to deliver high-quality, technically sound design solutions.

• Interpret and apply applicable building codes, accessibility standards, client requirements, and project-specific design criteria.

• Produce and review architectural drawings, specifications, reports, and presentation materials.

• Support quality assurance efforts to ensure design excellence throughout project delivery.

• Contribute ideas that advance innovative, people-focused infrastructure design.

What You'll Bring • Registered Architect (RA) or ability to obtain registration within a reasonable timeframe.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.

• Approximately 5+ years of professional architectural experience on complex building or infrastructure projects.

• Experience designing institutional, civic, transportation, healthcare, education, aviation, commercial, or similarly complex facilities.

• Strong understanding of building systems, construction documentation, and multidisciplinary project coordination.

• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and accessibility requirements, including ADA.

• Proficiency in Revit / AutoCAD is a must; knowledge of Microstation / OpenBuildings is a big plus. Facility with modeling and visualization tools like Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, etc. is an asset. Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office are everyday tools.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Flexibility and a desire to keep learning and taking on new challenges.

• A genuine interest in designing infrastructure that creates lasting value for communities.

Experience That Would Be Beneficial • Experience on transit, transportation, or other public-sector infrastructure projects.

• Experience working with the MTA, or other transit, government, or public-sector clients.

• Experience with Design-Build or other collaborative project delivery methods.

• LEED Accreditation or demonstrated interest in sustainable and resilient design.

Why Join TYLin?

Architecture has an extraordinary opportunity to shape not just buildings, but how people experience their communities every day.

At TYLin, you'll help deliver infrastructure that connects neighborhoods, improves accessibility, supports economic growth, and enhances the daily lives of millions of New Yorkers and communities around the world.

You'll join a collaborative team of architects, engineers, and planners who are passionate about creating thoughtful, resilient, and people-centered infrastructure. Whether you're designing a transit station, maintenance facility, or civic space, your work will contribute to projects that leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

If you're looking for a career where great design meets genuine public impact, we'd love to hear from you.

  Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity.   As part of that commitment, we have   provided   the base compensation range of  $100,000 - $130,000   annually for this position and local market.   We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience,   education   and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer .   TYLin   is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities .    

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

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