Architectural Designer
Stantec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Charlottesville • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Assist project teams in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats
- Utilize BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components
- Participate in design critiques and pin-ups
- Prepare and revise 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
Requirements
- Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes
- Basic knowledge of building construction systems
- 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
- Ability to develop floor plans, wall sections, and details
- Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
- Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural design
- Ability to engage in creative and critical thought and able to graphically communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, InDesign, Photoshop; experience with Enscape, SketchUP, Bluebeam is a plus
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture
- 0 to 3 years of experience
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Portfolio sample
Benefits
- Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to 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 in each calendar year
- Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
- Eligible for paid sick leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
BIM technologiesbuilding construction systemsarchitectural document productionspace planningblock planningfloor planswall sectionsbuilding codesaccessibility codessustainable design principles
Soft Skills
creative thoughtcritical thoughtgraphic communicationcollaborationtime managementaccuracycompletenessparticipation in project teamsengagement in design critiquescoordination
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture