Designer - ( 2400024Z )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Texas Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Interior Design, and Buildings Engineering services with a long history and deep commitment to the education sector.

Our Austin office is seeking a Designer to support K-12 projects. In this role you will be designing schematics specialized in space programming and site planning as well as developing elevations, sections, and architectural details for projects. You will be assisting with innovative and creative new prototypes, designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Passion for and experience with K-12/education 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.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Texas-Plano

Organization : BC-2140 Buildings-US Texas

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 15, 2024, 2:37:26 PM

Req ID: 2400024Z

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans