Architect

Role overview

Design and coordination

• Lead and support design execution for HSR passenger stations, maintenance depots, operation control centers, and service buildings, from concept through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Coordinate layouts with MEP, structural engineering, rail systems including signaling, catenary, and track alignment, fire and life safety, acoustics, and passenger-flow or pedestrian modeling.
• Oversee and review 3D BIM models in Revit and technical drawings for project standards, Level of Detail requirements, and spatial coordination.

Compliance and construction support

• Ensure architectural designs comply with local building codes, NFPA 130, accessibility standards, and sustainability certifications such as LEED, Estidama, or GSAS.
• Conduct site inspections and review contractor RFIs, material samples, and shop drawings.
• Resolve technical architectural issues during construction to maintain design intent.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 5 years of experience as an architect, focused on HSR, metro or heavy rail stations, or major transit infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional architect registration or license is a plus.

Technical skills and standards

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (BIM), AutoCAD, and 3D visualization tools such as Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape, or 3ds Max.
• Familiarity with Legion pedestrian simulation and Navisworks clash detection is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of rail station design criteria, NFPA 130, universal access codes, and sustainability standards.

Regional experience

• Prior project experience in the GCC region, particularly the UAE, is preferred.