Architect - High-Speed Rail Projects

About the role

A firm is seeking an experienced Architect with 5+ years of experience, specializing in High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects or major transport infrastructure such as heavy rail, metro networks, passenger terminals and complex transit hubs. The role covers architectural design development, coordination of multi-disciplinary engineering interfaces, technical compliance and site implementation across station buildings, depots and associated rail facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support design execution for HSR passenger stations, maintenance depots, operation control centers (OCC) and service buildings from concept through detail design and construction documentation.
• Coordinate architectural layouts with MEP, structural engineering, rail systems (signaling, catenary, track alignment), fire and life safety, acoustics and passenger flow/pedestrian modeling.
• Oversee and review 3D BIM models (Revit) and technical drawings, ensuring adherence to project standards, Level of Detail (LOD) requirements and spatial coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with local building codes, life safety codes (NFPA 130), accessibility standards (ADA / Universal Design) and sustainability certifications (LEED/Estidama/GSAS).
• Conduct site inspections, review contractor submittals (RFIs, material samples, shop drawings) and resolve technical architectural issues during construction.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience as an Architect, focused on HSR, metro/heavy rail stations or major transit infrastructure.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (B.Arch / M.Arch) from an accredited university; professional architect registration or license is a plus.
• Prior project experience in the GCC region, particularly the UAE, is preferred.

Required skills

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