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Principal Architect – Transit Systems

Principal Architect – Transit Systems

CompanyParsons
LocationSeattle, WA, USA, Pasadena, CA, USA
Salary$100900 – $176600
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent) is required
  • Typically 10 years or more of Related Experience
  • Professional registration (RA) is required
  • Proficiency in the application of architectural design standards, practices, techniques, and concepts
  • Proficiency in Revit and other PC software packages typically associated with architectural design is also required

Responsibilities

  • Conducting architectural studies
  • Developing design concepts and design criteria
  • Preparing related reports
  • Reviewing drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and color boards prepared by Architectural Designers
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
  • Providing technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses
  • Writing construction specifications and preparing detailed requisitions for equipment and materials
  • Reviewing supplier drawings and samples, and performing technical bid analyses
  • Coordinating work with engineering and construction units at project site
  • Reviewing, approving, and issuing detailed design and construction drawings and specifications prepared by others
  • Providing the seal and signature of a professional architect when required by statute or contract
  • Providing technical guidance to lower-level Architects and Architectural Designer/Drafters working on the same project
  • Preparing staffing estimates and execution plans

Preferred Qualifications

  • Any experience with design of rail transit stations is a plus, but not required
  • The ability to make presentations to clients and others is preferred