Healthcare Design Architect

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.Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.Your OpportunityYour role is to work with some general guidance and direction from a Project Manager or Project Architect. You will support all aspects of the project process from validation/pre-design Construction Documentation through construction administration and close-out within Acute and Non-Acute Healthcare projects. Coordination with project team, consultants, contractors, and Owners can be a part of your weekly activities to manage projects. Along with your Project Manager or Project Architect, you may support multiple projects at any time, within various phases of design and construction.Your Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for projects of medium complexity/size.Responsible for leading others in project team setting and design critiques.Conceptualizes a building design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget, and program.Develops a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats to express the design intent and communicate to project team, client, and building user groups.Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.Presents the design or technical information with the Project Manager to stakeholders during early project phases. Develops building design in accordance with cost parameters.Evaluates and selects building systems and materials.Coordinates building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent.Analyzes site incorporating geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social, economic, and contextual conditions.Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and other contract administration tasks.Your Capabilities and CredentialsEngage in creative and critical thought.Participate in project team setting.Lead one or more teams on medium size projects through the development of design concept.Check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage team to meet project budget and schedule.Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.Apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity.General knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira, Bluebeam, and modeling software such as Enscape.Ability to travel up to 25% is desired.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field & working towards licensure.Minimum of 5+ years of experience, preferably on large teams with healthcare or institutional clients.Healthcare (OSHPD/HCAI) experience is desired.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.Join us and redefine your personal best.About StantecStantec 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.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.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 agreementsPrimary Location: United States | CA | BakersfieldOther Locations: United States | CA | IrvineOrganization: 2014 Buildings-US California AID-Irvine CAEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 30/07/2026 08:07:33Req ID: 1006997Stantec 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.