Designer / Intern Architect

Stantec•Rochester, NY

About The Position

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 Stantec is seeking a Designer with 0-3 years’ experience to join its Architecture Group in Rochester, NY. A Designer is expected to be on a professional path towards licensure as an Architect and to contribute to the coordinated delivery of design services with a fully integrated team of architects, engineers, designers, planners, technicians and scientists.

Requirements

Developing detailing skills.
Pursuit of Architectural license is desired.
Skilled in use of Revit, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Studio Max, Rhino.
Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
Strong speaking and written communications skills developing presentations, design narratives, email, meeting minutes and reports.
Desire and ability to grow in technical competence.
Ability to faithfully execute and support design ideas through well-conceived, constructible, and coordinated detailing.
Basic knowledge of accessibility and building codes.
Design-focused, team player, flexible, responsible, organized, rigorous thinker, committed to high quality, personable with strong communication skills.
Open minded and curious.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Building Sciences, or Architectural Technology.
The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of experience in the practice of Architecture or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building programs and other similar materials.
Utilize Revit in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
Provide early phase design visualization support.
Assist in the preparation of construction documentation for architectural projects including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and details.
Demonstrate general knowledge of building codes, energy codes, and requirements of regulatory agencies.
Assist in the coordination of building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) and associated documentation including clash detection within the BIM model.
Assist with the preparation of reports and assessments, including site assessment, photography, technical writing, and document organization.
Coordinate with external consultants with awareness of quality and progress of work.
Contribute to project coordination and site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners, contractor and sub-contractors.
Demonstrate knowledge of building systems and materials.
Assist with bidding and construction administration phase tasks and processes.
Communicate and work effectively with other members of the design team.