Industrial Architectural Designer

Stantec•Minneapolis, MN

18d

About The Position

Stantec’s Industrial Buildings Group provides services throughout project lifecycles, from pre-project planning and engineering analysis to detailed design and construction documents for capital investment projects. The Operations, Maintenance, and Storage Facilities (OMSF) Group brings together architecture, industrial, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and project management disciplines across the United States and Canada to develop integrated solutions. The team serves clients in transit, municipal, national defense, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors, on projects such as vehicle maintenance facilities, transit stations, public works and utilities campuses, aircraft hangars, food processing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing and assembly facilities. The Industrial Architectural Designer will contribute to the design of transit and light industrial facilities, working with close guidance and direction from a Senior Industrial Architect. The work primarily involves functional planning, workflow and facility optimization, and facility layout. The role collaborates with clients, operators, stakeholders, architects, engineers, contractors, and other team members throughout design and construction-related phases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, industrial design, or mechanical engineering.
2–5 years of experience in the architecture and engineering industry.
Strong understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacency planning in coordination with a building program.
Ability to develop floor plans, sections, and details.
Ability to check work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budgets and schedules.
Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.
Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of project document production.
Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.
Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas effectively.
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building programs, and similar materials.
Ability to communicate abstract ideas verbally and in writing.
Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively while working remotely.
Strong presentation and interview skills.
Strong understanding of Revit or AutoCAD and its use as a design tool.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe software such as InDesign and Photoshop.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Effective time management and project organization skills.
Excellent ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

Aid in gathering, organizing, and checking multidisciplinary client stakeholder requirements.
Participate in on-site client workshops and presentations with clients, architects, and engineers.
Write reports documenting project requirements and deliverables.
Aid in functional planning for transit and industrial facilities, including needs assessments, master planning, facility optimization, and workflow optimization.
Develop process flow diagrams showing personnel, material, vehicle, and equipment flows.
Develop functional programs identifying area and space needs, gross-up factors, and requirements.
Develop and compile equipment lists, schedules, and datasheets.
Model industrial shop equipment, workbenches, and storage equipment.
Prepare and revise architectural documentation, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.
Use BIM technologies to develop three-dimensional shop equipment layouts, diagrams, and building models and components.
Coordinate operational, maintenance, and equipment clearances with the multidisciplinary design team.
Participate in design critiques and pin-ups.
Participate in bidding and negotiation phases and prepare addenda.
Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.
Lead project coordination and meetings with internal team members, external consultants, owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis, and assist with basic cost estimating.
Assist with preparation and coordination of project specifications.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.