Intern Architect
Stantec
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Edmonton • Canada
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About the role
- Supports project teams in development of architectural design documentation.
- Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, 3D models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
- Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
- Actively participates in design critiques and pin-ups, and has a passion for progressing the pursuit of design excellence.
- 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.
- Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
- Assists in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
- Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
- 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 innovation and supporting a design-focused architectural studio.
- Collaborative, people-person that thrives working in a team-setting.
- 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.
- Basic knowledge and application of applicable building codes.
- Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
- Ability to develop floor plans, elevations, wall sections, and details to a construction documentation level.
- Ability to produce presentation renderings, diagrams, and massing models.
- Knowledgeable about innovation in architecture, and actively tracks new trends in design.
- To engage in creative and critical thought. To sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
- To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material and translate them into a 3D model.
- Requires an understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, Enscape and/or Lumion, and the Microsoft Office suite of apps.
- Masters degree in Architecture (M.Arch).
- Recent graduates of a M.Arch program are encouraged to apply. Previous professional experience is considered an asset.
- Currently registered as an Intern Architect with the Alberta Association of Architects, or eligible to do so.
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in architecture industry.
Benefits
- Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans
- A wellness program
- Health care spending account
- Wellness spending account
- Group registered retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Group tax-free savings account
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
BIM technologiesbuilding codesarchitectural document productionspace planningblock planningfloor plansbuilding elevationswall sectionspresentation renderings3D modeling
Soft Skills
collaborativeteamworkcreative thoughtcritical thoughtcommunicationpassion for designinnovation tracking
Certifications
Masters degree in Architecture (M.Arch)Intern Architect registration