Junior Architectural Technologist

Stantec
Dartmouth, Canada
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 1 year of technical design experience and are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1 year of design experience and a background in sustainable building practices
    — “creating new sustainable prototypes”
  • Professionals with a strong grasp of BIM tools and a willingness to coordinate across disciplines
    — “Coordinate the architectural design with other members of the design team along with engineering consultants and specialist design disciplines”

Things to consider

  • The role may require adapting to evolving client requirements and project directions
    — “Evaluate and assimilate design changes introduced by the client or project architect”
  • Candidates must be prepared to support business development efforts, not just design work
    — “Assist in business development activities such as writing proposals, attending conferences”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to design changes in your resume and interview responses
    — “Manage multiple projects at the same time, with minimal supervision”
  • Showcase your BIM and Revit expertise with specific project examples in your portfolio
    — “Strong BIM knowledge and Revit proficiency is a must”
  • Include examples of how you have supported business development in your professional experience
    — “Assist in business development activities such as writing proposals”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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Skills & requirements

Required

Revit ProficiencyBIM KnowledgeAdobe Creative Suite ProficiencyBuilding Codes KnowledgeProject Management

Preferred

Rhino, Sketchup, Grasshopper Proficiency

Stack & domain

BIMRevitRhinoSketchupGrasshopperAdobe Creative SuiteIllustratorPhotoshopIndesignBuilding CodesZoningJurisdictional ProcessesBuilding ScienceConstruction ContractsCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingAttention To DetailProject ManagementArchitectureEngineeringInterior DesignSustainability

About the role

Original posting from Stantec

architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.   

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. 

Join us and design your place with Stantec. 

Your Opportunity

You will work on tasks under the guidance of an Architect or a Senior Designer. This is an intermediate level Architect Intern design role. You will be designing architectural schematics, developing space programming and site planning, as well as developing the form of the building, sections, and architectural details. You will be working with an innovative team on creating new sustainable prototypes.

Your Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Senior Architects, develop designs for projects in a variety of sectors (institutional, education, commercial, retail, healthcare)

Assist in business development activities such as writing proposals, attending conferences, reviewing work plans.

Evaluate and assimilate design changes introduced by the client or project architect

Coordinate the architectural design with other members of the design team along with engineering consultants and specialist design disciplines.

Manage multiple projects at the same time, with minimal supervision.

Assist in the preparation of deliverables at all project phases.

Support good practices and established policies on project delivery, quality control, and safety

Continuously contribute to our team’s goal of delivering excellence – in design, project delivery and communication

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong BIM knowledge and Revit proficiency is a must

Knowledge of additional modeling and design software such as Rhino, SketchUp, Grasshopper is an asset

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and others

Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes

Proven technical understanding of building science and construction contracts.

Able to work effectively in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with clients and design team members

NOTE:  Please include a few samples of your best work 

Education and Experience

1 years’ experience as a technologist on a wide array of projects

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.

About Stantec 

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Source: Stantec careers

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