Overview Join Stantec's Los Angeles Civic Architecture studio as an Architect/Designer. You will help plan, design, and document civic facilities for state and municipal clients, collaborating across disciplines to deliver sustainable, value-driven projects. You'll work with BIM models, participate in critiques, and coordinate with clients and consultants to meet budgets and schedules. This role offers growth in a multidisciplinary, globally connected office and opportunities to influence public buildings and communities. You'll be part of a mission-led team delivering meaningful design at scale.
Compensation / Benefits- medical, dental, and vision plans
- wellness program
- 401(k) plan
- employee stock purchase program
- paid holidays and vacation
- tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities- Plan and direct project work across its life cycle
- Develop design concepts using sketches, models, diagrams, and massing studies
- Develop 3D BIM models of buildings and components
- Lead design critiques and reviews
- Interpret building codes and regulatory requirements
- Prepare architectural documentation across phases
- Assist in bidding, addenda, and coordination during construction
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and prepare site observation reports
- Lead project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in client meetings and value analysis, including basic cost estimating
- Prepare project specifications and coordinate with construction documents
- Contribute to constructability reviews and QA/QC of projects
- Ensure work aligns with budget, schedule, and planning
Key requirements- 3+ years of professional experience, preferably in complex civic projects
- Degree in Architecture from an accredited university
- California architectural license or ability to attain within one year (preferred)
- DBIA certification preferred
- Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong coordination skills with contractors and multidisciplinary teams
- Public speaking and networking confidence
- Excellent writing and analytical problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects
- Valid driver's license and clean MVR
- Willingness to travel within the US
- public speaking
- strong writing
- leadership and team coordination
- Revit
- Bluebeam
- MS Project
