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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join a Top 10 global integrated design firm in our Houston Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the Commercial/Mixed Use sector. Our Houston office is seeking a Design Coordinator to join our Buildings practice. The successful candidate will have experience with large and complex projects within this sector.
- Assists in the planning, organization, and directing of the work throughout the life cycle of the project.
- Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
- Experience with creating construction project documents in all Revit phases.
- Assists interpreting and applying building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
- Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections and details.
- Participates in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda.
- Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and other contract administration tasks.
- Assists in project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub-contractors.
- Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
- Visit project sites and with clients as necessary.
- Assists in the preparation of the project specifications. Coordination of specs with construction documents.
- Participates in constructability review.
- Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
- Assists in preparing and ensuring that work conforms to project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.
- Ability to work well under pressure, juggle, and prioritize multiple projects and adjust accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes.
- General understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- General knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
- To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
- To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
- To engage in creative and critical thought.
- To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
- To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
- To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira and Bluebeam.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria required.
- Registered Architect in Texas preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Architectural experience in education a plus.
Please include a copy of your portfolio along with your resume for consideration.
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.
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.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston
Organization: BC-2346 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston A&ID
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/04/2026 08:04:24
Req ID: 1005359
Stantec 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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join a Top 10 global integrated design firm in our Houston Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the Commercial/Mixed Use sector. Our Houston office is seeking a Design Coordinator to join our Buildings practice. The successful candidate will have experience with large and complex projects within this sector.
- Assists in the planning, organization, and directing of the work throughout the life cycle of the project.
- Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
- Experience with creating construction project documents in all Revit phases.
- Assists interpreting and applying building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
- Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections and details.
- Participates in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda.
- Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and other contract administration tasks.
- Assists in project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub-contractors.
- Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
- Visit project sites and with clients as necessary.
- Assists in the preparation of the project specifications. Coordination of specs with construction documents.
- Participates in constructability review.
- Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
- Assists in preparing and ensuring that work conforms to project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.
- Ability to work well under pressure, juggle, and prioritize multiple projects and adjust accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes.
- General understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- General knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
- To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
- To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
- To engage in creative and critical thought.
- To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
- To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
- To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira and Bluebeam.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria required.
- Registered Architect in Texas preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Architectural experience in education a plus.
Please include a copy of your portfolio along with your resume for consideration.
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.
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.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston
Organization: BC-2346 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston A&ID
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/04/2026 08:04:24
Req ID: 1005359
Stantec 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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Architectural Designer
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in architecture are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 specialty occupation purposes. Include your ATAR transcript and any AACA accreditation to help HR teams confirm eligibility without guesswork.
Target firms with active federal project portfolios
Architecture firms holding federal or state government contracts are accustomed to sponsoring work visas because their procurement rules already require E-Verify enrollment. This makes them faster to navigate the LCA filing step than smaller residential studios.
Frame your portfolio around U.S. building codes
Employers hesitate on sponsorship when they're unsure your drawings translate to their jurisdiction. Annotate at least two portfolio projects to show awareness of IBC or ADA compliance requirements, even if your Australian experience used NCC and DDA standards.
Negotiate who files the LCA before signing an offer
The DOL-certified Labor Condition Application must be filed by your employer before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm in writing during offer negotiations that the employer will initiate the LCA promptly, as delays here push back your entire start date.
Use Migrate Mate to handle your filing paperwork
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the LCA submission, DS-160 preparation, and consulate appointment coordination. This removes the administrative burden from both you and an employer unfamiliar with the E-3 process.
Search specifically for E-3 sponsorship openings
Many architecture firms that would sponsor an E-3 don't advertise it because the process is less familiar than H-1B. Search by role title and filter for Australian nationals or treaty visa openings using Migrate Mate to surface employers already set up to sponsor.
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Find Architectural Designer JobsArchitectural Designer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Architectural Designer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see which employers are set up to sponsor Australian nationals, rather than sifting through general listings where E-3 is rarely mentioned. It's the most direct way to connect your architecture background with firms ready to move forward.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Architectural Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Architectural design requires a bachelor's degree in architecture or a closely related design field as a standard entry requirement, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. Your employer will confirm this when filing the Labor Condition Application with the DOL. Roles that only require a general degree or where a degree is preferred but not required may face more scrutiny.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Architectural Designers?
The E-3 is exclusively for Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and a faster path to approval than the H-1B. H-1B petitions are subject to an oversubscribed lottery each April, meaning you could wait a year or not be selected at all. For Australians, the E-3 is a more reliable and repeatable path, with two-year intervals and unlimited renewals.
Can I start working in the U.S. while my E-3 application is processing?
No. The E-3 is a consular-processed visa, meaning you attend an interview at a U.S. consulate in Australia and receive your visa stamp before traveling. Unlike some change-of-status applications, there's no work authorization period while you wait. Your employer should file the LCA well before your intended start date to avoid delays at the consulate scheduling stage.
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