Architectural Designer

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

An Architectural Designer is an experienced architectural professional who supports the design and technical development of complex projects, contributing to design quality, coordination, and successful project delivery. This role combines strong design capabilities, solid technical understanding, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Architectural Designer supports project teams, assists in resolving technical challenges, and ensures project work aligns with code requirements, quality standards, and client goals.

Essential Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out the following duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Supports project standards and helps ensure alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.
• Assists in developing architectural concepts, design strategies, and technical solutions for complex projects.
• Prepares responses to RFIs, provides technical clarifications, and supports construction‑phase coordination.
• Develops construction documents and executes technical detailing under senior guidance.
• Produces design documentation, detailed drawings, BIM models, and supports technical coordination across project phases.
• Coordinates architectural workflow and supports multidisciplinary collaboration to maintain scope, schedule, and quality.
• Develops architectural documents, elevations, and sections, and collaborates with junior staff as needed.
• Contributes to sustainable design solutions following established standards.
• Identifies design and coordination issues and supports resolution with senior team members.
• Participates in quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, constructability, and code compliance.
• Supports continuous improvement of QA/QC processes.
• Helps maintain design consistency across all project phases.
• Assists in preparing construction cost estimates and CSI format specifications.
• Conducts site visits, prepares field reports, and supports compliance reviews to maintain design intent.
• Attends construction progress meetings and supports senior staff in representing the design team.
• Supports presentation of design concepts and project updates to clients.
• Interfaces with clients under direction of senior staff.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture from an accredited college or university (or equivalent).
• Progress toward architectural licensure preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in architectural design; transit or infrastructure experience preferred.
• Experience supporting project delivery across varying scopes and scales.
• Experience with transit and transit‑related facilities preferred.
• Ability to develop contract documents including drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Willingness to attend meetings outside of regular business hours when necessary.
• Ability to travel to client sites and project locations as required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Rewards

The expected salary for this position is $95,000 - $105,000.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.