Arup is seeking a Rail Stations Design Manager to provide design leadership for our rail and transit stations portfolio in the United States, focused on the New York metropolitan area. This senior role will play a key part in leading multidisciplinary teams delivering complex station and passenger-facility projects for major transit agencies. As a recognized design leader in stations and passenger facilities, you will partner closely with clients, project leaders, and business leadership to drive growth, quality, and impact across Arup's rail practice. This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment. The opportunity: • Provide design leadership for rail and transit stations and passenger facilities projects, from early planning and concept development through final design and delivery. • Act as a client-facing design leader for major transit agencies, developing and maintaining trusted relationships and supporting long-term client strategies. • Lead and contribute to business development activities, including shaping pursuit strategies, supporting proposals, and representing Arup in key client discussions. • Oversee and guide multidisciplinary design teams (architecture, structural, MEP, civil, rail systems, operations) to deliver high-quality, integrated station solutions. • Support technical excellence by setting standards for design quality, constructability, safety, accessibility, sustainability, and passenger experience. • Mentor and develop staff, helping grow the next generation of station and facilities designers within Arup. • Collaborate with regional and national rail leaders to align station design initiatives with Arup's broader rail and transit strategy. Is this role right for you? • 12 years' experience in designing rail or transit station and passenger-facility projects, including design leadership roles on large, complex, multidisciplinary programs. • A strong understanding of station planning, design, and delivery, including interfaces with rail operations and rail systems. • Proven ability to lead teams, manage complexity, and influence outcomes across disciplines and stakeholders. • Self-starter; able to take on work rather than be given work • A background in architecture, engineering, or a related discipline, with professional credentials (licensure preferred). • Experience working with New York metropolitan rail/transit agencies (e.g., MTA C&D, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, NYC Transit, New Jersey Transit, Amtrak) is highly desirable. • Experience with AutoCAD and/or Bentley software Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. 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Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available New York Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is $170,000 to $200,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York will differ. Our Application Process We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup's name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process. #LI-DG1