Architect/architectural Designer

Stantec's Buildings Team

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. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

You will undertake tasks under the mentorship of a Senior Designer or Architect. While licensure is not mandatory, it is anticipated to be among your short-term objectives. Your key responsibilities include:

• Keeping the project manager updated on progress, expectations, deadlines, and deliverables within your responsibilities.
• Participating in team meetings, charrettes, and coordination sessions.
• Assisting in monitoring and coordinating internal team and external consultant work and deadlines.
• Supporting project teams in developing designs through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Developing design concepts, renderings, and presentation drawings.
• Utilizing Autodesk Revit and other BIM technologies to create three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Preparing and revising documentation across various architectural phases, including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
• Coordinating building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure they align with the design intent.
• Assisting with contract administration tasks.
• Attending project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Implementing sustainable design principles into building designs and the surrounding environment.
• Conducting site analysis and research concepts, benchmarks, typologies, and precedents.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

You should be able to support multiple Project Managers across various projects simultaneously. You possess a general understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, methods, materials, and industry standards. You are comfortable working independently and taking direction, while proactively taking appropriate actions without constant supervision. You manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively. You are a collaborative team player with clients, project teams, and contractors. You are a strong communicator. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, InDesign, and Photoshop; experience with Lumion, SketchUp, and Newforma is preferred.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture. 3-7 years of relevant experience. LEED Green Associate or LEED AP certification preferred.

This role typically involves working in an office environment, using computers, and remaining sedentary for extended periods. Depending on the assignment, remote work may be an option for up to two days per week.

Pay Range

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 60,700.00 - Max Salary $ 85,000.00 Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 76,500.00 - Max Salary $ 107,100.00

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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.

Primary Location: United States | NY | Albany

Organization: BC-2229 Buildings-US NE Tri-State

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

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, 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.