Senior Architect - Transit infrastructure Architecture

Joining Arup

At Arup, our purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have guided us for over 80 years in shaping a better world. We bring together architects, engineers, planners, consultants, and specialists to solve some of the most complex challenges facing our communities.

Why Join Arup?

Join a team that is delivering some of Canada's most transformative transit and infrastructure projects. At Arup, you will work alongside industry-leading multidisciplinary teams, contribute to projects that improve how people move through cities, and help create sustainable, resilient, and inclusive environments.

You'll be empowered to grow your career, expand your technical expertise, and influence the future of transportation infrastructure while working in a collaborative and supportive culture.

Arup's Toronto Architecture team is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join our growing Transit and Infrastructure practice. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of major public infrastructure projects, including transit stations, transportation facilities, and complex retrofit programs that improve mobility and enhance communities.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary project teams, you will work closely with structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines to develop integrated design solutions from concept through construction. You will play an important role in coordinating project delivery, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality technical outcomes.

This position is ideal for an architect who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and delivering projects that have a lasting impact on cities and communities.

What You'll Be Working On

• Major transit and transportation infrastructure projects
• Existing facility modernizations and retrofit programs
• Station architecture, public spaces, and support facilities
• Complex multidisciplinary design coordination efforts
• Projects ranging from planning and design through construction administration

The Opportunity

• Prepare architectural design and technical delivery for transit and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop integrated design solutions.
• Prepare and review architectural drawings, details, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support project delivery through production, contract administration, and construction phases.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors throughout project delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior team members while contributing to a culture of technical excellence.
• Support project planning, quality management, and design reviews.
• Assist in identifying innovative and sustainable design solutions that deliver value for clients and communities.

Is This Role Right for You?

We're looking for a talented and motivated architect with

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery.
• Experience delivering major transit, transportation, infrastructure, retrofit, or public-sector projects.
• Strong experience in exterior and interior detailing.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience on transit, transportation, infrastructure, or public-sector projects is considered an asset.
• Experience delivering retrofit and rehabilitation projects is considered an asset.
• Experience developing technical specifications and construction documentation.
• Experience supporting production and construction administration phases.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and industry standards..
• Experience as job captain equivalent
• Registered Architect (OAA).
• You must submit a Portfolio to be considered for this position
• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
• Autodesk Revit are Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) are required
• Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam studio, and Adobe Creative Suite are an asset

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.

As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal.

Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Toronto Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $120,000 to $140,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

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Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today.

Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals.

Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

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