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Designer, Architect - ( 230002AM )

Description

Ranked the #1 architecture and engineering firm by Building Design Construction for the last decade, Stantec is recognized as an industry leader by Architecture Record, ENR, Interior Design magazine, and more. We offer employee groups that provide support and opportunity for our diverse workforce to grow and develop. Our efforts were recognized when Forbes magazine named us one of America's Best Employers for Women.

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Texas Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Interior Design, and Buildings Engineering services with a long history and deep commitment to the education sector.

Our Austin office is seeking a Designer to support K-12 projects. In this role you will be designing schematics specialized in space programming and site planning as well as developing elevations, sections, and architectural details for projects. You will be assisting with innovative and creative new prototypes, designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Supports project teams in development of design documentation.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
• Coordination of specs with construction documents.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.

Qualifications

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Basic knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards are expected.
• Passion for and experience with K-12/education building types.
• Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.
• To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written)
• 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.
• To engage in creative and critical thought. To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Prefer experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, and Sefaira.
• To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria. Internship experience preferred. Registered Architect or actively pursuing licensure.

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: 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. 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 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-Texas-San Antonio

Organization : BC-2140 Buildings-US Texas

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 26, 2023, 1:07:38 PM

Req ID: 230002AM

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