Architect - Transit & infrastructure Architecture

Joining Arup

At Arup, our purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have guided us for over 80 years in shaping a better world. We bring together architects, engineers, planners, consultants, and specialists to solve some of the most complex challenges facing our communities.

Join a team that is delivering some of Canada's most transformative transit and infrastructure projects. At Arup, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to projects that improve mobility and connectivity, and help create sustainable, resilient, and inclusive environments. You'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, grow your project leadership skills, and build a rewarding career while working on projects that have a lasting impact on communities.

Arup's Toronto Architecture team is seeking a motivated Architect to join our growing Transit and Infrastructure practice. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of major public infrastructure projects, including transit stations, transportation facilities, and complex retrofit programs.

As a key member of multidisciplinary project teams, you will collaborate with engineers, and consultants to develop integrated design solutions throughout all phases of project delivery. You will support project coordination, technical production, and construction administration

This position is ideal for an architect who enjoys collaborative problem-solving, technical project delivery, and working within highly integrated design teams.

What You'll Be Working On

• Major transit and transportation infrastructure projects
• Existing facility modernization and retrofit programs
• Station architecture, public spaces, and support facilities
• Multidisciplinary design coordination efforts
• Projects spanning design development, production, and construction administration phases

The Opportunity

• Support the architectural design and technical delivery of transit and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Prepare architectural drawings, models, details, and construction documentation.
• Assist in project delivery during production, tender, and contract administration phases.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and help resolve technical and constructability issues.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Support quality assurance reviews and contribute to the delivery of high-quality design solutions.
• Assist senior team members in project planning, coordination, and documentation management.
• Engages in client-facing activities, ensuring effective communication
• Nurtures relationships, both internally and externally and provides guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team

Is This Role Right for You?

• We're looking for a talented and motivated architect with:
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 4 – 6 years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery.
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination and familiarity with building systems.
• Experience supporting production and contract administration phases.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience on transit, transportation, infrastructure, or public-sector projects is considered an asset.
• Experience delivering retrofit and rehabilitation projects is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
• You must submit a Portfolio to be considered for this position
• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Microsoft Office Suite,
• Autodesk Forma, Bluebeam studio, and Adobe Creative Suite would be an asset

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Toronto Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $95,000 to $115,000 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 Toronto will differ.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

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.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

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