Stantec is a leading global design firm focused on integrated design practices. They are seeking an entry-level Architectural Designer to assist in various design tasks while working under the guidance of experienced professionals, contributing to innovative and sustainable building designs.
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
- Experience with digital graphic tools such as Enscape, Lumion, Sketch-up, & Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is a plus
- Established NCARB record and working towards licensure preferred
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
- Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
- Eligible for paid sick leave
Company Overview
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services. It was founded in 1954, and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.stantec.com.
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