Senior Architect

About AECOM

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting dedicated to creating a more sustainable world. Our extensive team includes over 50,000 experts in planning, design, engineering, sciences, digital innovation, program, and construction management, delivering impactful projects worldwide. We aim to improve community infrastructure such as transit, energy, water, and urban development.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Architect to join our Buildings + Places team in Burnaby, BC. This role involves leading architectural efforts on high-profile projects spanning public and private sectors including transit, commercial, institutional, justice, education, and government facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and development on significant projects, ensuring innovative, creative, and functional solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive planning documents, conceptual and schematic designs, detailed construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimations.
• Utilize architectural software tools effectively to resolve design challenges.
• Ensure full compliance with building codes, regulations, and established architectural standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate design activities across various engineering disciplines.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and present design concepts.
• Support business development initiatives by contributing expertise and client engagement.
• Perform construction administration and project management duties when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with at least six years of professional experience on complex building projects such as science, technology, commercial, institutional, or industrial facilities.
• Licensure as Architect registered with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).
• Proficiency in Revit is essential.
• Preferred Master’s degree or equivalent advanced experience.
• Demonstrated skill in working within dynamic, multidisciplinary in-house teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, construction detailing, and codes including Ontario Building Code.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Experience navigating municipal permitting and development approval processes in Canada.
• Creativity in architectural design and sound independent judgment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, and other visualization tools.
• Experience in aviation, transit, or water/wastewater treatment sector projects is desirable.
• Ability to conduct construction administration and project management is advantageous.
• Dedication to working diligently with a hands-on and collaborative approach.

Additional Information

• This position does not offer relocation support.
• Canadian employment authorization sponsorship is not available.
• Successful candidates must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary range is CAD 110,000 to CAD 130,000 based on education, qualifications, experience, and location. AECOM provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid leave, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, retirement savings plans, and other employee perks.

About Working at AECOM

Joining AECOM means becoming part of a global team that supports your professional growth, working on innovative and impactful projects locally and internationally. Our training programs build your technical and leadership skills in a respectful and collaborative environment offering opportunities to shape your career.