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Assistant Project Architect

SYSTRA
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2025 CLOSED ON 12/24/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Architect position at SYSTRA?

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The Company


SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.


We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.


Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.

Context:
SYSTRA Architecture is expanding its U.S. design team and seeking a Junior / Assistant Project Architect who combines architectural rigor with strong BIM management skills. You’ll work on transit, rail, and public-sector projects—from NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) facilities to maintenance shops and passenger stations—collaborating within a multidisciplinary environment that integrates architecture, engineering, and digital delivery.
This role is ideal for an architect who is technically strong in Revit and BIM coordination, and ready to contribute to all project phases under the guidance of senior leadership.
Missions/Main Duties:

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and maintain architectural models in Revit, ensuring alignment with office and client BIM standards.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary models (MEP, structural, civil) and manage clash detection using tools such as Navisworks.
  • Existing conditions surveys and assessments
  • Produce and review detailed design and construction documentation, including specifications and reports.
  • Participate in QA/QC reviews, code analysis, and technical submittals.
  • Support the Project Architect/Manager in developing project deliverables, schedules, and drawing packages.
  • Contribute to design discussions, help organize drawing sets, and track consultant coordination items.
Profile/Skills:

Qualifications

  • Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant U.S. architectural experience.
  • Proven BIM management experience (Revit templates, worksets, model audits, coordination workflows).
  • Prior work on SCA or transit/rail projects required and work on higher education projects is highly desirable.
  • Architectural registration not required but active pursuit of licensure preferred (AXP/ARE progress expected).
  • Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
  • Ability to manage time and priorities effectively across multiple active projects.
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SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.


SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.


Relocation assistance is not available for this position.


Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.


Salary Range: $75,000-92,500 SYSTRA USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

Salary : $75,000 - $92,500

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