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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
TYLin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Architect to lead the planning and design of transit facilities across the Chicago region and broader Midwest.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects including passenger stations, maintenance facilities, rail yards, and other critical transit-supporting assets for agencies such as CTA, Metra, Amtrak, and related regional stakeholders.
You will play a key role in advancing architectural design excellence within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with agency standards, local and federal codes, and best practices for complex public infrastructure.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You’ll Do
Lead architectural design and documentation for transit facilities including stations, support buildings, and yard/maintenance facilities.
Coordinate across disciplines (structural, MEP, civil) and collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Manage subconsultants and internal design teams, ensuring timely, coordinated, and technically sound deliverables.
Interpret and implement client standards, local codes, and agency requirements (CTA, Metra, Amtrak, and municipal authorities).
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement processes.
Oversee design production from conceptual design through construction documents and construction administration.
Provide QA/QC oversight for architectural deliverables.
What You’ll Bring
Registered Architect (RA) in Illinois (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
Demonstrated architectural experience, with a strong focus on transit, transportation, or public infrastructure projects is ideal.
Proven experience working with major transit or transportation agencies (e.g., CTA, Metra, Amtrak, DOTs) on stations, yards, or maintenance facilities is preferred.
Strong understanding of applicable Chicago and Illinois building codes, ADA requirements, NFPA standards, and transit agency design guidelines.
Demonstrated experience in technical design, documentation, and construction-phase services.
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with 3D visualization tools is a plus.
Strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.
Preferred Experience
Experience with federally funded projects and familiarity with FTA requirements.
Previous involvement in Design-Build or alternative delivery projects.
LEED accreditation or a strong interest in sustainable and resilient infrastructure design.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of transit infrastructure in Chicago and across the Midwest. You’ll work alongside leading engineers, architects, and planners on projects that directly impact how communities move and connect every day.
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $110,000 - $160,000 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.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
