Job Description

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!

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Dartmouth, NS office is looking for an intermediate/senior AutoCAD/ Revit structural technologist to join their Structural Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a principal understanding of building design concepts and structural systems in both steel and concrete structures. The ideal candidate will also be a self-starter and is expected to be able to work both independently on projects and as a member of an interdisciplinary design team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Set up new Revit Structure project files and maintain file structure for projects
• Coordinate with other drafting team members both in and outside of the Dartmouth office
• Convert redlines to document-ready work
• Work with BIM managers and technical design staff to prepare drawing documentation
• Skillfully work in Revit Structure on 3D projects; including maintaining multiple models, creating views, accurate object placement, and UCS manipulation
• Create electronic data files in compliance with Stantec and client requirements
• Create and understand custom blocks (families) using Revit software
• Publish, post, and manage drawing sets
• Maintain drawing revisions

 Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Producing aspects of structural design, building layout, and drawings in AutoCAD and Revit
• Revit Structures experience
• Practical experience in reinforced concrete and steel structural detailing
• Practical experience in wood and masonry structural detailing would be an asset
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Able to self-check & correct work
• Able to consistently produce high quality 2D drawings and 3D models
• Compliance with CAD/BIM standards & Quality Assurance
• A good understanding of Building Information Modeling
• Ability to conceptualize and design practical solutions
• Ability to work within a team, sharing workloads to meet project deadlines
• Must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a “team player” approach in completing deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience

Certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the structural engineering/ contractor industry.

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.