Computational Designer

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn't have to be true? What if our built environment - where we live, learn, play, and conduct business - carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future-join us!

The architectural profession is evolving at a rapid pace, leveraging new technology and innovation. Stantec invests tremendous efforts in advancing our practice through computational design and leveraging data to drive efficiency and accuracy through automation and data informed decision making.

We are continuously seeking highly driven and motivated individuals, who push the boundaries and think outside the box to join our team of experts. We promote a culture where project teams innovate, where ideas are generated, discussed, tested, and celebrated. We believe that every individual brings a unique prospective and we encourage team members to be engaged as collaborative team members. We seek to increase the diversity of the voices within our team and create an environment that ideas are given an opportunity to grow, thereby positively impact our work and the services we provide to our clients.

Your Opportunity

This is a junior level Computational Designer role. You will work on tasks under the guidance of a Computational Design Lead and a Senior Designer/Architect. You will be developing design concepts, documentation (plans, elevations, sections) and architectural details for projects with a focus on incorporating computational design efficiencies to streamline project documentation and design optioneering. You will be assisting with innovative and creative digital solutions developing dynamo and grasshopper scripts for use on all projects where applicable and grow depository of scripts to help other designers adopt computational design on projects office wide.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Developing dynamo scripts for implementation on projects focusing on the automation of design & documentation tasks.
• Researching and implementing various applications of computational design methodologies working closely with Stantec's Computational Design Lead.
• Deliver data visualization and related outputs to support next generation workplace, master planning and design methodologies.
• Collaborate with Computational Design Lead to assess office needs and develop workflows.
• Keeps the Project Manager informed of progress on expectations, deadlines, and deliverables that fall within their responsibility.
• Manages the submittal and RFI response process.
• Conducts and manages construction observation reporting and developing punch lists.
• Assists in developing addenda and construction change directives.
• Assists in assuring that Project Management Framework tasks are timely completed and properly documented.
• Assists in project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.
• Assists in monitoring and coordination of consultant work and deadlines.
• Understands the limits of the decision-making of their responsibilities of the role and respects the boundaries of the Project Manager responsibilities.
• Contribute to Stantec's publications on Innovation and Research internally and external to drive awareness and educate our staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong competency in 3D modeling software such as Revit and Rhino and related parametric design methodologies using Dynamo and Grasshopper; Strong competency in Python, C# and or Java is preferred.
• Strong data and 3D visualization capabilities utilizing PowerBi & Tableau.
• Ability to research and implement new technologies and algorithms appropriate to enhance project goals.
• Highly driven with interest in n multi-variable optimization through Machine Learning & AI.
• Capable of simultaneously supporting multiple Project Mangers on multiple projects.
• General understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Takes direction well, however, proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction.
• Manages multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Team player with the client, entire project team and contractor.
• Good communicator, and excellent teamwork skills.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Mater degree in Architecture or related field & Registered Architect. Minimum of 3 years of experience. LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

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.