(USA-FL-MIAMI) Architectural Designer

Architectural Designer - ( 2300016K )

**Description**

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

**Your Opportunity**

You will work on tasks under the guidance of a Senior Designer or Architect. This is an intermediate level Architect Intern design 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**

+ Works directly with Design Architects in development of designs.

+ Supports Design Architects in development of material for presentations.

+ 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.

+ Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.

+ 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.

+ 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**

+ 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 is 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, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with Abobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira, Recent modeling software, 3D Printer, Laser cutter.

**Education and Experience**

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience. LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

CANADA: Must be Registered within any Provincial/Territorial Association of Architects as an Intern Architect

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

_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.

#DesignYourPlace

**Primary Location** : United States-Florida-Miami

**Organization** : BC-2194 Buildings-US Florida

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : No

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Mar 10, 2023, 10:10:11 AM

**Req ID:** 2300016K

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