Architectural Designer - Government
Stantec Consulting International Ltd., Houston, TX, United States
Your Opportunity
Join a Top 10 global integrated design firm in our Houston Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the Federal Healthcare sector. Our Houston office is seeking an entry level technical designer to join our Buildings practice. The successful candidate will have experience with large and complex projects within this sector.
Your Key Responsibilities
Assists in the planning, organization, and directing of the work throughout the life cycle of the project.
Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
Experience with creating construction project documents in all Revit phases
Assists interpreting and applying building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections and details.
Participates in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda.
Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and other contract administration tasks.
Assists in project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub-contractors.
Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
Visit project sites and with clients as necessary
Assists in the preparation of the project specifications. Coordination of specs with construction documents.
Participates in constructability review.
Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
Assists in preparing and ensuring that work conforms to project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.
Ability to work well under pressure, juggle, and prioritize multiple projects and adjust accordingly, often against tight deadlines
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Basic knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
To engage in creative and critical thought.
To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, and Bluebeam.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria required.
Architectural experience in healthcare a plus.
Please include a copy of your portfolio along with your resume for consideration.
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 (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 Primary Location:
United States | TX | Houston Organization:
BC-2346 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston A&A Employee Status:
Regular Business Justification:
New Position Travel:
No Schedule:
Full time Job Posting:
12/03/2026 08:03:29 Req ID:
1004425
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.
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Your Key Responsibilities
Assists in the planning, organization, and directing of the work throughout the life cycle of the project.
Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
Experience with creating construction project documents in all Revit phases
Assists interpreting and applying building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections and details.
Participates in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda.
Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and other contract administration tasks.
Assists in project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub-contractors.
Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
Visit project sites and with clients as necessary
Assists in the preparation of the project specifications. Coordination of specs with construction documents.
Participates in constructability review.
Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
Assists in preparing and ensuring that work conforms to project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.
Ability to work well under pressure, juggle, and prioritize multiple projects and adjust accordingly, often against tight deadlines
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Basic knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
To engage in creative and critical thought.
To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, and Bluebeam.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria required.
Architectural experience in healthcare a plus.
Please include a copy of your portfolio along with your resume for consideration.
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 (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 Primary Location:
United States | TX | Houston Organization:
BC-2346 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston A&A Employee Status:
Regular Business Justification:
New Position Travel:
No Schedule:
Full time Job Posting:
12/03/2026 08:03:29 Req ID:
1004425
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.
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