Architect Trainee

Description

Job Posting

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

• JOB TITLE: Architect Trainee – Winter 2026
• AGENCY: Construction & Development
• DEPT/DIV: Delivery /Various
• REPORTS TO: Various Managers
• WORK LOCATION: Various Sites
• HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/DAY)
• COMPENSATION: $80,061
• DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) plans, designs, rehabilitates, improves, and expands the MTA’s extensive network of subway, bus, commuter rail, bridge, and tunnel infrastructure.

We maximize the value of our capital investments by emphasizing top-tier project-management practices and collaboration with our client operating agencies:
New York City Transit, MTA Bus, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and Bridges & Tunnels.

The C&D Delivery Department ensures the efficient, safe, on-scope, on-time, and on-budget execution of capital construction projects, emphasizing excellence in project management from project development and design through construction and handover to the operating agencies. Delivery manages project teams and contractors (typically in a Design-Build contracting structure), tracks project performance, and provides related support services.

C&D Delivery is recruiting architecture college graduates who have obtained their degree within the past eighteen (18) months or who will graduate by December 31, 2025.

Selected candidates should be prepared for a February 26, 2025, Start Date.

Position:
Architectural graduates interested in capital projects that rehabilitate, improve, and expand the MTA’s extensive network of subway, bus, commuter rail, bridge, and tunnel infrastructure.

We offer opportunities for trainees to develop management and technical skills through on-the-job training involving several challenging assignments and projects.

This program is a three-year commitment requiring successful trainee’s who earn a satisfactory performance evaluation to graduate from Architect Trainee to Assistant Architect 1 in 18 months.

Successful Trainees who progress will remain in the Assistant Architect 1 position at the agency’s discretion until they receive their Registered Architect license.

The Architect Trainee Program may change based on the New York State Department of Education requirements.

The Architect Trainee shall work under the direction of a Manager or Registered Architect.

Perform elementary architecture work in scope development, design, request for contract development proposals, capital construction oversight, and/or inspection.

Trainees may perform related support functions for capital projects, such as project controls or various architectural/technical processes.

Trainees will also receive training in architecture, construction, project management, and/or capital project support work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.

Participate in site visits and fieldwork at various facilities and infrastructure of the MTA operating agencies, including active construction sites.

Manage and contribute to a variety of challenging projects.

Depending upon the assignment, the incumbent may work various shifts/days to participate in all aspects of the organization.

Apply academic learning to architecture principles, critical thinking, and analysis.

Perform other duties as required.

Bachelor of Architecture degree.

Basic understanding of architectural principles.

Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Possess quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.

Must have the ability to work both independently and within a team effectively.

Must be willing to adhere to the policies, rules, and regulations of the agency.

Proficient in MS Office Suite and/or other comparable PC applications.

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