Architectural Designer

Stantec • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our multi-sector Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, and Science & Technology sectors. We are seeking an Architectural Designer to join our buildings practice. You will work on tasks under the guidance of a Senior Designer or Architect. Licensure is not required but it is expected to be part of your short-term goals.

Requirements

• Capable of simultaneously supporting multiple Project Managers on multiple projects.
• General understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Comfortable working independently and takes direction well, however, proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction.
• Manages multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Team player with the client, entire project team and contractor.
• Good communicator.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 3-7 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure is not required but it is expected to be part of your short-term goals.
• Prefer experience with Enscape, SketchUP, Newforma.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps the Project Manager informed of progress on expectations, deadlines, and deliverables that fall within their responsibility.
• Participate in team meetings, charrettes and coordination sessions.
• Assists in monitoring and coordination of consultant work and deadlines.
• Assist project teams in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilize Autodesk Revit and other BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level