Buildings Designer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Junior Architect/Designer to work under a Senior Designer or Architect on a variety of building projects in the United States. The role supports multiple projects, develops design concepts, and advances presentation drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.

You will contribute to sustainable design initiatives, coordinate with internal teams and consultants, and gain exposure to K-12 projects while building professional licensure goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Keep the Project Manager or Project Architect updated on progress, expectations, deadlines, and deliverables within your responsibilities.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Time management

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

InDesign

Photoshop

Lumion

SketchUp

Newforma

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our 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 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
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 21/09/2026 12:09:00
Req ID: 1007566

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.