Architectural Designer – Mission Critical
Stantec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $79,000 - $131,200 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Supports project teams in development of design documentation.
- Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
- Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
- Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.
- Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
- Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
- Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
- Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
- Coordination of specs with construction documents.
- Assists in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
- Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
- Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
- Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
- Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.
Requirements
- Passion for and experience with Mission critical or similar building types.
- Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.
- Basic knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards are expected.
- 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 develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
- To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
- To engage in creative and critical thought. To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
- To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Prefer experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, and Sefaira.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
- Actively pursuing licensure.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 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
- Paid family leave
- Ten paid holidays
- Vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
BIM technologiesbuilding codesdesign documentationsite plansfloor plansbuilding elevationsbuilding sectionsvalue engineeringcost estimatingsustainable design principles
Soft skills
collaborationcreative thoughtcritical thoughtcommunicationtime managementaccuracyproblem-solvingsketchingteamworkinterpretation of concepts
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architectureactively pursuing licensure