Senior Architect

STV, a leading architectural and engineering company, is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architect to join our team in the San Franciso, CA office. In this role, you will work on innovative projects that will shape the future of our built environment. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic and talented team! 

Key responsibilities will include leading, working with, and coordinating, an architectural/engineering team in designing for a variety of project typologies with focus on transportation and civic projects.  The ideal candidate will design, develop and coordinate the initial design and continue with the detailed phases of project development requiring interface and collaboration with various disciplines, clients, and consultants.  

The role specific tasks may include; preparation of architectural plans and other design and presentation materials, and/or supervises their execution. Performs analysis of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layouts, and construction details. Oversees research used in writing specifications, including coordinating with manufacturers. Conducts site and construction inspections for information gathering purposes, preparing interpretive reports. Executes code analysis, material selections, and technical solutions. Analyzes design and construction systems, design layouts, and construction features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work. Coordinates with other disciplines. Plan, schedule, coordinate, manage, and oversee the work by leading internal teams and representing project with clients and other stakeholders. 

Required Experience:��

• Professional Degree in Architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch preferred). 

• Current California licensure required. 

• A minimum of 12 years of experience as an Architectural Designer.  

• Transit experience a plus. 

• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite are required.  

• Experience in Rhino, 3-D Max, Sketch-up is a plus and LEED Accreditation is also a plus. 

Excellent design, technical detailing, and strong presentation skills, both verbal and visual, are essential.  The candidate should be a self-starter with a passion for problem-solving, an understanding that project success comes through teamwork, and a firm focus on client needs. 

Essential Duties Include: 

• Determine collectively with multiple design disciplines, the technical approach and design criteria for projects. 

• Work with staff as the architectural lead in a team. 

• Develop and/or oversee the development of design details, plans and specifications. 

• Use computer software as a design tool for solving complex architectural problems. 

• Contribute new designs, or techniques that are of material significance in the solution of important problems. 

• Remain current in codes and technologies appropriate to the architecture discipline including IBC, NFPA, etc.  

• Ensure conformance with standards, est