Architectural Technologist Summer Student - Buildings

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.

Your Opportunity

Our Calgary team is in search of an Architectural Technologist (Summer student junior entry level position). Your role is to work with general guidance and direction from a Senior Architectural Technologist Architect, or Construction Administrator as needed. You will perform work using sound judgement and discretion in resolving problems. You will be assisting in developing architectural sketches elevations, sections, and details and schedules, for projects in Design Development, Contract documentation and Construction phases. You will be learning new and innovated programs such as Newforma and developing skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and document controls assisting on innovative and creative projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting on projects of small and medium complexity/size.
• Assists with building design development from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget, and program.
• Applies sound principles and best practices in developing a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats to express the design intent and communicate to project team, client, and building user groups.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding and ability to sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Participate in project team setting.
• Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.
• Knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite.

Education and Experience

• Completion of 1st year technical diploma in Architectural Technology

Position will primarily work in an office setting; but may require some field work.

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 others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace