Station Design Manager

The opportunity:

• Provide design leadership for rail and transit stations and passenger facilities projects, from early planning and concept development through final design and delivery.

• Act as a client‑facing design leader for major transit agencies, developing and maintaining trusted relationships and supporting long‑term client strategies.

• Lead and contribute to business development activities, including shaping pursuit strategies, supporting proposals, and representing Arup in key client discussions.

• Oversee and guide multidisciplinary design teams (architecture, structural, MEP, civil, rail systems, operations) to deliver high‑quality, integrated station solutions.

• Support technical excellence by setting standards for design quality, constructability, safety, accessibility, sustainability, and passenger experience.

• Mentor and develop staff, helping grow the next generation of station and facilities designers within Arup.

• Collaborate with regional and national rail leaders to align station design initiatives with Arup’s broader rail and transit strategy.

Is this role right for you?

• 12 years’ experience in designing rail or transit station and passenger‑facility projects, including design leadership roles on large, complex, multidisciplinary programs.

• A strong understanding of station planning, design, and delivery, including interfaces with rail operations and rail systems.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complexity, and influence outcomes across disciplines and stakeholders.

• Self-starter; able to take on work rather than be given work

• A background in architecture, engineering, or a related discipline, with professional credentials (licensure preferred).

• Experience working with New York metropolitan rail/transit agencies (e.g., MTA C&D, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, NYC Transit, New Jersey Transit, Amtrak) is highly desirable.

• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Bentley software