Entry Level Architectural Designer

Stantec; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Entry Level Architectural Designer to join their Boston office. You will collaborate with diverse teams on high-profile projects that shape the city's landscape while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes sustainability and community engagement, allowing you to contribute to meaningful designs. With a focus on professional growth, you will receive robust mentoring and training, making this an exciting opportunity for emerging professionals looking to make an impact in architecture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Employee stock purchase program

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in architectural design with strong technical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the design process, creating renderings and models.
• Develop design documentation and coordinate with the consultant team.
• Participate in construction site visits and assist with field reports.

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Visualization and graphics software

Graphic communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Understanding of building codes

Construction systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Laser cutter

3D Printer

Job description

Entry Level Architectural Designer - ( 250000BA )

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.

Join our Boston office, where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds on high-profile, large-scale projects that help shape the unique fabric of our city. You’ll also engage in global initiatives through our international office network. Our commitment to design excellence is complemented by a strong focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and meaningful community engagement. You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of project types, supported by robust mentoring and training programs designed to help you grow and shape your career.

At Stantec, our culture of inclusion ensures that every voice is heard and valued. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes, and we are committed to fostering an environment where unique viewpoints are celebrated.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic emerging professional with at least 1-5 years of experience who is self-motivated, possesses excellent technical and design skills and can work independently. As a critical member of our team-based approach, this role offers the chance to work on high-profile designs, grow our practice, and make a meaningful impact to our communities. This is a hybrid role expected to be in the office minimum 24 hours a week.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Engage in the design process developing ideas, creating renderings, building digital / physical models, & preparing design presentations.
• Develop design documentation including plans, sections, elevations, & details, evaluate material options, and coordinate with consultant team.
• Participate in construction site visits and assist with field reports, RFIs & submittal review.
• Able to work with some supervision while maintaining communication with team members.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong technical skills with high proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, visualization and graphics software.
• Experience with physical model building including Laser cutter & 3D Printer a plus.
• Excellent graphic, written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of building codes, construction systems, and the permitting process.
• Great team player with excellent communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience with Science and Technology projects a plus.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture 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.

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-Massachusetts-Boston

Organization : BC-2184 Buildings-US NE Boston

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 22, 2025, 12:41:13 PM

Req ID: 250000BA

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