3D Visualization Specialist, Infrastructure

Stantec

3D Visualization Specialist creating 3D models, renderings, and animations for Stantec infrastructure projects. Collaborating with project teams on visual deliverables and presentations.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,200 - $104,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 3D Visualization and Rendering, utilizing software such as Autodesk 3ds Max and Chaos V-Ray to produce high-quality visual outputs. Proficient in managing complex project datasets and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver compelling visual narratives for infrastructure and environmental projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Autodesk 3ds Max ProficiencyChaos V-Ray ExperienceAdobe Photoshop Expertise3D Visualization ProductionReal-Time Visualization Tools Familiarity

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Hard Skills

3D ModelingRenderingAnimationData ImportTexturingLightingCamera SetupImage EditingMotion GraphicsVideo Editing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTask ManagementTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Adobe After EffectsAdobe IllustratorCADBIMGISCivil 3DRevitMicroStationUnreal EngineTwinmotion

Industry Keywords

AEC IndustryInfrastructure VisualizationEnvironmental ServicesTransportation ProjectsCommunity DevelopmentLarge-Scale Site VisualizationPoint CloudsLiDAR360-Degree ViewsVR/AR Content

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RayUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create 3D models, renderings, animations, photo simulations, motion graphics, and presentation visuals for Stantec project teams.
Support visualization production for infrastructure, water, environmental services, transportation, energy, mining, community development, and architectural projects.
Prepare and clean up project data from CAD, BIM, GIS, terrain, aerial imagery, point clouds, sketches, and engineering drawings for use in visualization workflows.
Build accurate existing and proposed project context, including roads, bridges, utilities, terrain, vegetation, buildings, site elements, water features, and other project-specific assets.
Produce materials, lighting, camera views, render passes, and basic animation sequences using 3D visualization and rendering software.
Assist with photo simulations, before-and-after views, construction phasing graphics, public outreach visuals, and proposal imagery.
Support 4D construction sequencing by preparing animation elements, camera paths, timeline-based visuals, and rendered outputs.
Assist with real-time visualization, 360-degree views, VR/AR content, and interactive environments as needed.
Make revisions based on direction from senior visualization staff, project managers, designers, and technical teams.
Maintain organized scene files, assets, references, render outputs, and project folders.
Follow established production standards, naming conventions, file organization practices, and quality-control procedures.
Follow direction from senior staff and complete assigned production tasks within established project schedules.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in 3D Visualization, Computer Graphics, Engineering, Digital Media, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in 3D visualization, preferably in the AEC industry.
Experience with infrastructure, transportation, water, environmental, energy, mining, community development, or large-scale site visualization is preferred.
Strong proficiency in Autodesk 3ds Max, including data import, modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, camera setup, and basic animation.
Experience with Chaos V-Ray, including materials, lighting, rendering, and render output preparation.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for image editing, compositing, graphic production, and presentation support.
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and/or Premiere Pro for animation production, motion graphics, video editing, and post-production.
Working knowledge of CAD, GIS, BIM, terrain, and engineering data workflows.
Familiarity with Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, OpenRoads, InfraWorks, point clouds, LiDAR, aerial imagery, or similar technical data sources is preferred.
Familiarity with real-time visualization tools such as Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Chaos Vantage, or similar platforms.
Ability to work with large and complex project datasets across multiple software environments.
Strong understanding of composition, lighting, materials, cameras, scale, and visual clarity.
Clear communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary production team.
Ability to follow direction, manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain organized project files.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 between 10 and 20 days per year
paid sick leave