Hybrid Intern Architect

at Stantec

• Job title: Intern Architect
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Edmonton, Canada

About the role

• Intern Architect at Stantec's Edmonton office engaging in all architectural design stages. Collaborate with a team and receive mentorship from Registered Architects.

Responsibilities

• Supports project teams in development of architectural design documentation.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, 3D models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Actively participates in design critiques and pin-ups, and has a passion for progressing the pursuit of design excellence.
• Interprets and applies 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.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
• Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.

Requirements

• Passion for innovation and supporting a design-focused architectural studio.
• Collaborative, people-person that thrives working in a team-setting.
• Basic knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards are expected.
• Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Basic knowledge and application of applicable building codes.
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
• Ability to develop floor plans, elevations, wall sections, and details to a construction documentation level.
• Ability to produce presentation renderings, diagrams, and massing models.
• Knowledgeable about innovation in architecture, and actively tracks new trends in design.
• To engage in creative and critical thought. To sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material and translate them into a 3D model.
• Requires an understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, Enscape and/or Lumion, and the Microsoft Office suite of apps.
• Masters degree in Architecture (M.Arch).
• Recent graduates of a M.Arch program are encouraged to apply. Previous professional experience is considered an asset.
• Currently registered as an Intern Architect with the Alberta Association of Architects, or eligible to do so.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in architecture industry.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid time off