Designer - Reno , NV

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 The Designer will work on tasks under the guidance of a Project Manager or Project Architect team leader. This is a junior level Architectural design role. You will be exposed to a variety of project types and sizes, and work within a project team during all phases of the project. You will be developing drawings and documentation including elevations, sections, renderings, and architectural details for projects and assisting with innovative and creative new ideas surrounding best practices within in a lively design-oriented studio atmosphere. Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilize BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Participate in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Prepare and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
• Coordinate building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assist in contract administration tasks.
• Attend project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Implement sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Assist in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.
• Basic knowledge of building construction systems.
• 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.
• Ability to develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural design.
• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought and able to graphically communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written)
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Enscape, SketchUP, Bluebeam, a plus.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture or related field
• 2+ years of experience is preferred
• Previous Internship experience is preferred
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Work from home may be optional for up to two days per week depending on assignment.

Please note that financial assistance for relocation will not be provided for this position. 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. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$60,700.00 - $85,000.00 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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

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 | NV | Reno Organization: 2014 Buildings-US California AID-Phoenix AZ Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 27/07/2026 10:07:16 Req ID: 1006952

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