Architectural Designer III
HNTB
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New York, NY · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
**What We're Looking For**
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
We are a transit architecture and design studio that believes that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. We are looking for someone who is passionate about transportation and transit design and passenger experience, and how it shapes our built environment and our cities. You will be working on world-class transit stations and facilities including renovations and new construction, collaborating with project architects and designers to develop materials for project delivery and client presentations.
This opportunity entails being responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions. Assigned to handle specific technical design aspects of a project for which he/she is responsible including investigating, evaluating, and recommending the design solutions that best meet the client's needs.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Provides professional architectural consulting in the planning, design and coordination of project assignments. Makes recommendations on design alternatives.
+ Applies diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad array of assignments. Independently makes decisions on significant architectural design problems and methods. Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating architectural design assignments.
+ Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client's need. Frequently researches unusual and non-recurring problems.
+ Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs. Carries out assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
+ May provide technical guidance to earlier career design professionals.
+ May assist with proposal preparation/business development.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**What You'll Need:**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and four years of relevant experience.
**What You'll Bring:**
+ Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. Rendering skills (Enscape, V-Ray, or Lumion) are a strong plus.
+ Experience in working on architectural/engineering project team to prepare design and contract documents.
+ Ability to produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and assist in construction drawings.
+ Independent delivery on medium-sized to large-scale projects through all design phases.
+ Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Assisted with team communication and consultant coordination.
+ Detail-oriented, with strong design process skills and experience in providing recommendations on design alternatives and conceptual designs.
+ Strong command of local/state building codes, zoning laws, and ADA accessibility standards.
+ Clear communication skills, including presentation skills.
**What We Prefer:**
+ Transit Architecture design experience
+ MTA or CTDOT project experience
+ MassDOT, MBTA or Massport project experience (Boston, MA location)
+ Bentley MicroStation / OpenBuildings experience
+ Envision Accreditation or LEED Accreditation a plus
+ 3D modeling skills (Rhino, SketchUp, etc)
+ 3D printing experience
+ Experience preparing presentations using PowerPoint or InDesign
**Additional Information**
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Boston, MA, New York, NY
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The approximate pay range for New York is $93,022.31 - $139,533.46. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $89,301.41 - $133,952.12. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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**Job Type:** Regular
**Full/Part Time:** Full time
**Job Category:** Architecture Group
**ReqID:** R-32118