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STV, a leading architecture and engineering firm is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transit Architectural Designer to join our team in the heart of New York, NY.
In this role, you will work on innovative projects that will shape the future of transportation and the communities it serves. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic and talented team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities will include working with, and coordinating, an architectural/engineering team in developing designs and preparing documents for projects focused on transportation, especially transit. The ideal candidate will support projects over the full life cycle from initial design phases through detailed construction document phase of projects requiring interface and collaboration with various disciplines, clients, and consultants. The successful candidate will be skilled and experienced in the following:
- Prepares Architectural plans, and/or supervises their execution.
- Performs analysis of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layouts, and construction details.
- Oversees research used in writing specifications, including coordinating with manufacturers.
- Conducts site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes, preparing interpretive reports.
- Executes code analysis, material selections, and technical solutions.
- Develops design layouts, and construction features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
- Coordinates with other disciplines. Plan, schedule, coordinate, manage, and oversee the work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience:
- Professional Degree in Architecture (M. Arch preferred)
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience as a project architect working within the rail/transit sector.
- Experience in the transportation sector is required.
- Transit Architecture design experience including station and related facilities is required.
- Registered Licensed Architect in the State of New York is preferred.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite are required.
- Experience with OpenBuildings, Rhino, 3-D Max, Sketch-up, and LEED Accreditation is a plus.
- Excellent design, technical detailing, and strong presentation skills, both verbal and visual, are essential.
- The candidate should be a self-starter with a passion for problem-solving, an understanding that project success comes through teamwork, and a firm focus on client needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE
- Determine collectively with multiple design disciplines, the technical approach and design criteria for projects.
- Lead and coach architectural staff.
- Perform independent investigations, studies, and architectural analysis.
- Develop design details, plans and specifications.
- Serve as quality control reviewer.
- Use computer software as a design tool for solving complex architectural problems.
- Contribute new designs, or techniques that are of material significance in the solution of important problems.
- Remain current in codes and technologies appropriate to the architecture discipline including IBC, NFPA, etc.
- Ensure conformance with standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.
- Construction Administration activities, including Review of shop drawings and Requests for Information (RFIs).
COMPENSATION RANGE
$119,317.24 - $136,362.56
BENEFITS
STV offers the following benefits:
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
INTRODUCTION
STV, a leading architecture and engineering firm is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transit Architectural Designer to join our team in the heart of New York, NY.
In this role, you will work on innovative projects that will shape the future of transportation and the communities it serves. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic and talented team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities will include working with, and coordinating, an architectural/engineering team in developing designs and preparing documents for projects focused on transportation, especially transit. The ideal candidate will support projects over the full life cycle from initial design phases through detailed construction document phase of projects requiring interface and collaboration with various disciplines, clients, and consultants. The successful candidate will be skilled and experienced in the following:
- Prepares Architectural plans, and/or supervises their execution.
- Performs analysis of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layouts, and construction details.
- Oversees research used in writing specifications, including coordinating with manufacturers.
- Conducts site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes, preparing interpretive reports.
- Executes code analysis, material selections, and technical solutions.
- Develops design layouts, and construction features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
- Coordinates with other disciplines. Plan, schedule, coordinate, manage, and oversee the work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience:
- Professional Degree in Architecture (M. Arch preferred)
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience as a project architect working within the rail/transit sector.
- Experience in the transportation sector is required.
- Transit Architecture design experience including station and related facilities is required.
- Registered Licensed Architect in the State of New York is preferred.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite are required.
- Experience with OpenBuildings, Rhino, 3-D Max, Sketch-up, and LEED Accreditation is a plus.
- Excellent design, technical detailing, and strong presentation skills, both verbal and visual, are essential.
- The candidate should be a self-starter with a passion for problem-solving, an understanding that project success comes through teamwork, and a firm focus on client needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE
- Determine collectively with multiple design disciplines, the technical approach and design criteria for projects.
- Lead and coach architectural staff.
- Perform independent investigations, studies, and architectural analysis.
- Develop design details, plans and specifications.
- Serve as quality control reviewer.
- Use computer software as a design tool for solving complex architectural problems.
- Contribute new designs, or techniques that are of material significance in the solution of important problems.
- Remain current in codes and technologies appropriate to the architecture discipline including IBC, NFPA, etc.
- Ensure conformance with standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.
- Construction Administration activities, including Review of shop drawings and Requests for Information (RFIs).
COMPENSATION RANGE
$119,317.24 - $136,362.56
BENEFITS
STV offers the following benefits:
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Architectural Designer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes whether Architectural Designer roles require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Structure your portfolio around projects tied directly to your architecture or design credentials to support the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
Search LCA filings for architecture-specific employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for Architectural Designer roles, so you target firms with an active H-1B sponsorship track record rather than guessing which studios will sponsor.
Verify your wage level before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything, a wage below Level I or II can trigger an RFE or denial.
Confirm your role maps to the correct O*NET code
Architectural Designer sits within a cluster of related O*NET occupations. Make sure your employer's LCA cites the code that matches your actual duties, not a broader category, since mismatched codes are a common source of USCIS requests for evidence.
Target firms registered with E-Verify early
E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT employers and federal contractors. Architecture firms with government project portfolios are more likely to already have H-1B filing infrastructure in place, making the sponsorship process faster and less uncertain for you.
Plan your petition timeline around the cap lottery
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. Start your offer negotiations by December of the prior year so your employer has time to prepare the I-129 petition, LCA certification, and any premium processing filing before the window closes.
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Find Architectural Designer JobsArchitectural Designer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Architectural Designer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Architectural Designer qualifies because USCIS recognizes it as a role that normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in architecture, interior architecture, or a closely related field. The key is that the specific degree field must relate directly to the job duties. A general business or unrelated degree won't support the petition, so your credentials need to match the role precisely.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Architectural Designer roles?
Migrate Mate shows verified DOL LCA filing history by occupation, so you can identify architecture firms and design studios that have actually sponsored H-1B workers in roles matching your title. This is more reliable than filtering by company size or reputation, since even well-known firms sometimes lack the HR infrastructure to sponsor international designers.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if they've never sponsored a visa before?
Yes, any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition regardless of prior sponsorship history. The employer must first obtain an LCA certification from DOL, then file Form I-129 with USCIS. First-time sponsors often underestimate the timeline and documentation requirements, so confirm early that your employer has immigration counsel or is prepared to engage one before you rely on an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one architecture firm to another?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer your status to a new employer once your petition has been pending for 180 days or is already approved. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. For Architectural Designers, the new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation and meet prevailing wage requirements in the new work location.
Does the physical work location affect my H-1B filing as an Architectural Designer?
Yes, significantly. Your employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite location where you'll regularly work. Architecture projects often involve on-site visits across multiple cities, so if your duties require extended work at client sites in different metro areas, your employer may need to cover those locations in the LCA to stay compliant with DOL worksite posting rules.
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