Architectural Designer

Stantec is a leading global design firm focused on integrated design practices. The Architectural Designer will assist in the development of designs and engage with a diverse team while working on various architectural projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, digital models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats
• Utilize BIM to develop three-dimensional building models and utilize it as a tool in the production of construction documents
• Participate in internal project reviews and critiques
• Prepare and revise documentation during all project phases. Develop drawings, such as site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details
• Coordinate with building systems (structure, mechanical systems, electrical systems, etc.)
• Assist in contract administration tasks, such as submittal review and construction site visits
• Participate in project coordination and meetings with internal team members, external consultants, and/or clients
• Implement sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment
• Assist in site analysis and research of design concepts, benchmarks, materials, typologies, and precedents
• Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and building codes
• Basic knowledge of building construction systems
• Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program
• Ability to develop floor plans, wall sections, and details
• Ability to check work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural design
• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought and able to graphically communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
• Ability to communicate and interpret abstract ideas through sketches, drawings, building program, and other similar material
• Requires an understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and Revit
• Experience with digital graphic tools such as Enscape, Lumion, Sketch-up, & Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Skills

• Bachelor and/or Master degree of Architecture or related field
• 0 to 3 years' experience
• Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and building codes
• Basic knowledge of building construction systems
• Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program
• Ability to develop floor plans, wall sections, and details
• Ability to check work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural design
• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought and able to graphically communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
• Ability to communicate and interpret abstract ideas through sketches, drawings, building program, and other similar material
• Requires an understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and Revit
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is a plus
• Established NCARB record and working towards licensure preferred
• Experience with digital graphic tools such as Enscape, Lumion, Sketch-up, & Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Eligible for paid sick leave

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