CDM Smith

Architectural Designer - Transit

CDM Smith • $86K — $142K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Equivalent experience may substitute for a degree
  • Familiarity with travel requirements based on projects
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare building designs and construction documents
  • Coordinate design and documents with engineering teams
  • Mentor junior architectural staff
  • Select construction materials and methodologies
  • Ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations
  • Collect project documentation and conduct field observations
  • Review project technical submittals

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence design solutions
  • Mentorship opportunities for junior professionals
  • Engagement with a diverse multidisciplinary team
  • Involvement in high-impact community projects
  • Hybrid work model availability
Full Job Description
Job Description

Shape the future of critical infrastructure and communities across the nation. As an Architectural Designer at CDM Smith, you'll lead and collaborate on complex, high-impact projects ranging from water and wastewater facilities, transit centers, and federal installations to industrial campuses, and workplace environments. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, planners, and technical specialists, you'll have the opportunity to influence design solutions, mentor emerging professionals, and help deliver projects that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Plan, program, and formulate building design and prepare design presentation and construction contract documents.
  • Coordination of building design and construction contract documents with architectural and multi-discipline engineering staff.
  • Mentor and guide junior architectural staff on multi-discipline projects.
  • Research and participate in the selection of construction materials, technologies and methodologies for detailing and specifications.
  • Compliance with applicable planning, zoning, and building codes and regulations, including coordination with agencies having jurisdiction.
  • Collect background project information and documentation including "as-built" data, including field observation as necessary.
  • Review technical submittals for projects under construction.

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Skills & Abilities

  • Solid knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials.
  • Expert knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), preferably AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Familiarity with modeling and rendering software programs.
  • Expert knowledge of basic business office software (Word, Excel, etc.). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
  • 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Architecture.
  • Experience in planning, design, and construction oversight of transit facilities served by rail, light rail, and bus rapid transit.
  • Experience in multiple project delivery types including design-build, design-bid-build, construction manager-at-risk, etc.
  • LEED Green Associate or LEED AP Credential.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Pay Range Max

USD $142,730.00
Pay Range Min

USD $86,507.00

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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