Architectural Designer - ( 240000EH )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, and sustainability specialists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services.

You will work on tasks under the guidance of a Project Manager or Project Architect team leader. This is a junior level Architectural design role. You will be exposed to a variety of project types and sizes, and work within a project team during all phases of the project. You will be developing drawings and documentation including elevations, sections, renderings, and architectural details for projects and assisting with innovative and creative new ideas surrounding best practices within in a lively design-oriented studio atmosphere.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilize BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Participate in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Prepare and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
• Coordinate building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assist in contract administration tasks.
• Attend project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Implement sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Assist in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable 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 own 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 interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written)

Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, InDesign and Photoshop; Prefer experience with Enscape, SketchUP, Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• 0 to 3 years of experience
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is a plus

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Work from home may be optional for up to two days per week depending on assignment.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Arlington

Other Locations : United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-District Of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations :

Arlington VA

Organization : BC-1779 Buildings-US Mid Atlantic

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 29, 2024, 8:22:50 AM

Req ID: 240000EH

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans