Stantec

Buildings Designer

Stantec • $92K — $133K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in architectural design.
  • Prior experience with K-12 education projects is preferred.
  • General understanding of building codes and construction systems.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit and other design tools is advantageous.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate project status and deliverables to the Project Manager or Architect.
  • Coordinate team and consultant work, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Develop designs via sketches, models, and visual formats.
  • Create renderings and presentation drawings for design concepts.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and Revit for two- and three-dimensional modeling.
  • Prepare and revise architectural documentation across various phases.
  • Ensure alignment of building systems with design intent.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution options.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Paid family leave and emergency travel benefits.
  • Flexible vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year.
  • Employee stock purchase program for increased investment in the company.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

You will undertake tasks under the mentorship of a Senior Designer or Architect. While licensure is not mandatory, it is anticipated to be among your short-term objectives.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Keep the Project Manager or Project Architect updated on progress, expectations, deadlines, and deliverables within your responsibilities. Participate in team meetings, charrettes, and coordination sessions.
  • Assist in monitoring and coordinating internal team and external consultant work and deadlines.
  • Support project teams in developing designs through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
  • Develop design concepts, renderings, and presentation drawings.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to create two- and three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
  • Prepare and revise documentation across various architectural phases, including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
  • Coordinate building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure they align with the design intent.
  • Assist with contract administration tasks.
  • Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
  • Implement sustainable design principles into building designs and the surrounding environment.
  • Conduct site analysis and research concepts, benchmarks, typologies, and precedents.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Able to support multiple Project Managers and Project Architects across various projects simultaneously.
  • Prior experience with K-12 education projects is preferred.
  • Possesses a general understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, methods, materials, and industry standards.
  • Comfortable working independently and taking direction, while proactively taking appropriate actions without constant supervision. Manages multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
  • A collaborative team player with clients, project teams, and contractors.
  • Strong communicator.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, InDesign, and Photoshop; experience with Lumion, SketchUp, and Newforma is preferred.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD is required

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience.
  • LEED Green Associate or LEED AP certification preferred.

Pay Range:
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$92,200.00 - $133,700.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | NY | New York
Organization: 2229 Buildings-US NE Tri-State-New York NY
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 21/09/2026 12:09:00
Req ID: 1007566

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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