Architecture Principal, Transit and TOD

Company Description

At AECOM, we are a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world through innovative design, technology, and sustainable solutions. Our teams connect people and places, helping clients transform cities, create equitable transit, and improve quality of life worldwide.

Architecture Principal, Transit and TOD

Northwest (Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento or San Jose)

AECOM seeks a Principal‑level Architect to lead our Transit and TOD Architecture practice within Buildings + Places. The role blends project delivery, client development, and team leadership to grow a portfolio of world‑class transit facilities, passenger stations, and transit‑oriented development.

• Design Leadership: Choreograph a multidisciplinary practice of design, technical, management, business development, and marketing/communications professionals.
• Lead and inspire senior architects and partner/sub‑consulting design firms.
• Provide design creativity, foresight, and judgment to anticipate and solve routine and unusual problems, articulating objectives and requirements, organizing programs and project approaches, and developing standards and guidelines.
• Exemplify passion for design excellence, authenticity, and trustworthiness.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue targeted growth opportunities within the TOD market sector; lead pursuits and develop winning strategies for new projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with regional transit agencies, client agencies, organizations, and peer/partner companies.
• Execute professional project work while driving business development efforts to grow AECOM’s portfolio.
• Practice Building: Nurture a collaborative team environment, fostering innovation and excellence across all project phases.
• Provide thought leadership on key programs and global initiatives, setting the standard for design and technical quality.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of design and technical professionals within the team.
• Guide projects to successful outcomes through persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

• BA/BS in Architecture plus 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Professional License as Architect (RA, AIA) or Planner (AICP).

• 15 years of experience in a leadership role with an architecture, engineering, or consulting firm focused on urban cities and transit‑oriented projects.
• At least 5 years of recent experience as a proven rainmaker in the Design and Building industries, demonstrating exceptional work‑winning capabilities and driving business growth.
• Strong relationships with regional transit agencies.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong vision, voice, and design samples that demonstrate design excellence.
• Design/Build experience, DBIA certification.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Excel, and Word.

Relocation assistance is offered for candidates within the domestic U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity now or in the future. Compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications, with an expected range of $ – $.

• Hybrid work options with flexibility to work from an AECOM office, remote location, or client site.
• A comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Global well‑being programs, business travel insurance, and retirement savings plan.
• Access to industry‑leading technology and transformative projects that create tangible impact.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and environmental, social and governance priorities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential and strive to foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
West
Career Area:
Business Development
Work Location Model:
Hybrid