What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Designer position at Stantec?
Stantec is a leading global design firm that brings together a multidisciplinary team of professionals to deliver creative, integrated, and sustainable solutions across a diverse range of projects. With over 34,000 employees in more than 450 locations across six continents, Stantec offers a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and diversity thrive.
Join our Boston office, where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds on high-profile, large-scale projects that help shape the unique fabric of our city. You’ll also engage in global initiatives through our international office network. Our commitment to design excellence is complemented by a strong focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and meaningful community engagement. You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of project types, supported by robust mentoring and training programs designed to help you grow and shape your career.
At Stantec, our culture of inclusion ensures that every voice is heard and valued. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes, and we are committed to fostering an environment where unique viewpoints are celebrated.
Your Opportunity: We are seeking an enthusiastic emerging professional with at least 2-5 years of experience who is self-motivated, possesses excellent technical and design skills and can work independently. As a critical member of our team-based approach, this role offers the chance to work on high-profile designs, grow our practice, and make a meaningful impact to our communities. This is a hybrid role expected to be in the office minimum 32 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities
Why Choose Stantec: Learn about what makes Stantec different here: https://www.stantec.com/en/careers
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 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
Pay Range
Organization: 2184 Buildings-US NE Boston-Boston MA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/08/2026 04:08:44
Req ID: 1007067
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Join our Boston office, where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds on high-profile, large-scale projects that help shape the unique fabric of our city. You’ll also engage in global initiatives through our international office network. Our commitment to design excellence is complemented by a strong focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and meaningful community engagement. You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of project types, supported by robust mentoring and training programs designed to help you grow and shape your career.
At Stantec, our culture of inclusion ensures that every voice is heard and valued. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes, and we are committed to fostering an environment where unique viewpoints are celebrated.
Your Opportunity: We are seeking an enthusiastic emerging professional with at least 2-5 years of experience who is self-motivated, possesses excellent technical and design skills and can work independently. As a critical member of our team-based approach, this role offers the chance to work on high-profile designs, grow our practice, and make a meaningful impact to our communities. This is a hybrid role expected to be in the office minimum 32 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in the design process developing ideas, creating renderings, building digital / physical models, & preparing design presentations
- Develop design documentation including plans, sections, elevations, & details, evaluate material options, and coordinate with consultant team
- Participate in construction site visits and assist with field reports, RFIs & submittal review.
- Able to work with supervision while maintaining communication with team members
- Strong technical skills with high proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, visualization and graphics software
- Experience with physical model building including Laser cutter & 3D Printer a plus
- Excellent graphic, written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of building codes, construction systems, and permitting process a plus
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- Great team player with excellent communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Minimum of 2-5 yrs of professional experience
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Portfolio sample
Why Choose Stantec: Learn about what makes Stantec different here: https://www.stantec.com/en/careers
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 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
Pay Range
- Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$84,700.00 - $122,800.00 Annually
Organization: 2184 Buildings-US NE Boston-Boston MA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/08/2026 04:08:44
Req ID: 1007067
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Salary : $84,700 - $122,800