Architectural Designer

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. **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. **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 proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Enscape, SketchUP, Bluebeam, a plus. **Education and Experience** * Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture or related field * 5+ years of experience 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. Please note that financial assistance for relocation will not be provided for this position. 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. **About Stantec** Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.