Entry Level Architectural Designer Jobs in Seattle, WA

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
You will work with close guidance and supervision on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Project Manager/Senior Engineer, primarily working on Federal projects. You will assist in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering certain electrical power and lighting systems or products for projects verifying compliance with applicable codes and internal engineering standards / practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include Revit design, calculations, and field work.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of electrical designs, drawings, and construction documents under the guidance of senior engineers and designers.
• Performs Revit and/or AutoCAD design for the electrical discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs and established project standards.
• Works with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.
• Participate in field investigations and data collection while working alongside experienced senior engineers/ designers.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and support the design of electrical building systems using industry-standard and manufacturer software.
• Assists with engineering and design tasks on projects of varying size and complexity.
• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• Support the development of reports, studies, calculations, specifications, and other project deliverables.
• Learn and apply applicable electrical codes, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to support successful project delivery and client service.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of Revit and AutoCAD, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts and the ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from senior engineers/designers.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite; Prefer experience with Revit, AutoCAD, AGI 32, Visual Lighting Software, SKM/ETAP, Newforma.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Entry level new graduates preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean MVR

Stantec offers a hybrid home/office work environment, and expects team members in one of our Puget Sound offices at least 3 days a week or more for all-staff meetings, project-related team work sessions, client meetings, and employee engagement functions etc.
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.
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.
About Us
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.
About the Team
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) 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