Architect A/B/C - Architecture & Engineering In-House Design Studio at Nyc School Construction Authority (Sca) in Queens, NY | USD83,314-166,781 | Kablio

Role

Description

Maintains and develops general understanding of architectural and engineering principles.
May be required to sign, seal and file drawings and sign and seal other documents
Performs design review of projects
May serve as a member of project teams
Participates in cross-studio/division seminars and training workshops
May act as a discipline leader in an A & E Design Studio/Division to train and develop staff in the discipline.
Functions primarily as project or team leader, reporting to a A&E Director, Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers and may direct Architects, Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialist, Technical Inspectors, Associate Architects, Associate Engineers, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, working on multiple, highly complex, difficult design projects such as large primary schools, large intermediate schools, high schools, special types of buildings (e.g. special education schools), full modernizations, large additions, specialized and/or numerous Capital Improvement Projects and major design and exploration programs.
Participates in employee performance evaluations.
Reviews and checks studio/division projects for quality control
Conducts site observations, prepares field reports, assists in the preparation of punch lists and supervises the review of contractor's submittals
May function as project or team leader, reporting to A&E Director, Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers
May act as Managing Architect in the absence of the Managing Architect.
May direct lower-level Architects or Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialist, Technical Inspectors, Associate Architects/Engineers and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, working on several less complex design projects, up to and including small primary schools, partial modernizations, additions, leased space planning and Capital Improvement Projects.
Provides overall architectural coordination for projects; performs and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre- schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents, including reports, drawings and specifications. Works with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors and various government agencies

Requirements

Benefits

Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Dental & Vision Coverage
Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
Prescription Drug Options
Transit Check Program
Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; candidates must be eligible to work in the united states.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

333,000 Seats

Educational Capacity

_CREATED CITYWIDE THROUGH NEW SCHOOLS AND ADDITIONS.

20.5B Budget

Capital Plan

_ALLOCATED FOR SCHOOL UPGRADES, MODERNIZATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

281 Units Removed

Classroom Space

_TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS REMOVED TO FREE UP SPACE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES.

Began operations via state legislation in December 1988, taking control of school capital projects from the Board of Education.
Responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and constructing school infrastructure citywide.
Focuses on modernizing educational facilities within public-sector contexts and complex urban infrastructure.
Operates under a three-member board appointed by the mayor and DOE chancellor.

Culture + Values

“design and construct safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools”
“dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost‑effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality, and integrity.”

Environment + Sustainability

50% energy reduction

Energy Efficiency in Primary School

The Kathleen Grimm School achieved a 50% reduction in energy use compared to standard new schools.

22.5 MW solar capacity

Citywide Solar Rollout

NYC's largest solar rollout includes 104 schools with a total capacity of 22.5 MW.

60% GHG reduction goal

Climate Action Target

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from a 2006 baseline of 485,000 metric tons CO₂.

26,000 cars removed

Carbon Emissions Impact

Electrifying buildings reduces CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing 26,000 cars annually.

Performs extensive environmental due diligence on every site, exceeding typical industry practices to ensure environmental safety during construction
Never conducts asbestos, lead paint or other high-risk removals in occupied schools; environmental experts verify hazardous materials are removed and areas are safe
Removes PCB-containing lighting fixtures in a pilot program and studies PCBs in other building materials
Implemented solar panels, green roofs, hybrid systems, geothermal systems, all-electric heat pumps, energy recovery and demand-control ventilation in projects like Staten Island campus and Forest Hills annex

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on official SCA site

Articles

Career Opportunities

SCA Projects

Role

Description

Maintains and develops general understanding of architectural and engineering principles.
May be required to sign, seal and file drawings and sign and seal other documents
Performs design review of projects
May serve as a member of project teams
Participates in cross-studio/division seminars and training workshops
May act as a discipline leader in an A & E Design Studio/Division to train and develop staff in the discipline.
Functions primarily as project or team leader, reporting to a A&E Director, Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers and may direct Architects, Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialist, Technical Inspectors, Associate Architects, Associate Engineers, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, working on multiple, highly complex, difficult design projects such as large primary schools, large intermediate schools, high schools, special types of buildings (e.g. special education schools), full modernizations, large additions, specialized and/or numerous Capital Improvement Projects and major design and exploration programs.
Participates in employee performance evaluations.
Reviews and checks studio/division projects for quality control
Conducts site observations, prepares field reports, assists in the preparation of punch lists and supervises the review of contractor's submittals
May function as project or team leader, reporting to A&E Director, Managing Architect or Engineer to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers
May act as Managing Architect in the absence of the Managing Architect.
May direct lower-level Architects or Engineers, Quality Assurance Specialist, Technical Inspectors, Associate Architects/Engineers and Architectural/Engineering Technicians, working on several less complex design projects, up to and including small primary schools, partial modernizations, additions, leased space planning and Capital Improvement Projects.
Provides overall architectural coordination for projects; performs and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre- schematic, schematic, preliminary and construction documents, including reports, drawings and specifications. Works with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors and various government agencies

Requirements

Benefits

Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Dental & Vision Coverage
Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
Prescription Drug Options
Transit Check Program
Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; candidates must be eligible to work in the united states.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

333,000 Seats

Educational Capacity

_CREATED CITYWIDE THROUGH NEW SCHOOLS AND ADDITIONS.

20.5B Budget

Capital Plan

_ALLOCATED FOR SCHOOL UPGRADES, MODERNIZATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

281 Units Removed

Classroom Space

_TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS REMOVED TO FREE UP SPACE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES.

Began operations via state legislation in December 1988, taking control of school capital projects from the Board of Education.
Responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and constructing school infrastructure citywide.
Focuses on modernizing educational facilities within public-sector contexts and complex urban infrastructure.
Operates under a three-member board appointed by the mayor and DOE chancellor.

Culture + Values

“design and construct safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools”
“dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost‑effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality, and integrity.”

Environment + Sustainability

50% energy reduction

Energy Efficiency in Primary School

The Kathleen Grimm School achieved a 50% reduction in energy use compared to standard new schools.

22.5 MW solar capacity

Citywide Solar Rollout

NYC's largest solar rollout includes 104 schools with a total capacity of 22.5 MW.

60% GHG reduction goal

Climate Action Target

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from a 2006 baseline of 485,000 metric tons CO₂.

26,000 cars removed

Carbon Emissions Impact

Electrifying buildings reduces CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing 26,000 cars annually.

Performs extensive environmental due diligence on every site, exceeding typical industry practices to ensure environmental safety during construction
Never conducts asbestos, lead paint or other high-risk removals in occupied schools; environmental experts verify hazardous materials are removed and areas are safe
Removes PCB-containing lighting fixtures in a pilot program and studies PCBs in other building materials
Implemented solar panels, green roofs, hybrid systems, geothermal systems, all-electric heat pumps, energy recovery and demand-control ventilation in projects like Staten Island campus and Forest Hills annex

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on official SCA site

Articles

Career Opportunities

SCA Projects