Senior Architectural Technologist

Walterfedy

The Role

Overview

Creates detailed architectural drawings, ensuring code compliance and seamless construction delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • revit modelling
  • drafting
  • contract review
  • survey coordination
  • design development
  • team collaboration

Tasks

-Lead interdisciplinary collaboration in the planning, execution, and design development of architectural projects, ensuring alignment with requirements, quality standards, budget, and timelines through site visits, surveys, and integration with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems. -Assist with various tasks and projects as assigned by supervisors or senior team members to support the overall success of the team and company objectives. -Provide contract administration duties such as review of shop drawings related to the fabrication of construction elements for accuracy, development of RFI responses, and supplementary information as required. -Create accurate project drawing sets with defined scope. -Execute Revit work, including model setup and coordination. -Perform drafting for intermediate projects and lead smaller ones under senior guidance. -Complete assigned design tasks, reviewed for standards and accuracy. -Develop detailed drawings and specifications from rough sketches, with constructible design solutions, aligning with and maintaining design intent. -Manage time allocation and ensure project completion within set hours. -Participate in project planning to meet budget and schedule objectives. -Determine survey needs and gather building condition information effectively. -Apply advanced knowledge of architectural systems, engineering principles, and codes to ensure compliance and quality in design deliverables, while mentoring junior technologists in new techniques and standards through advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit and guiding them in applying architectural or engineering systems to working drawings. -Collaborate with cross-departmental associates to address project requirements.

Requirements

  • revit
  • autocad
  • 7+ years
  • diploma
  • leadership
  • building codes

What You Bring

-Advanced understanding of building codes, regulations, and industry standards. -Minimum of 7 years of experience in architectural design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of projects. -Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite and other relevant design software. -You have passion for design, construction, and the design tools that you will be using. -Strong aptitude for architectural design execution through construction detailing. -Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. -Diploma in Architectural/Construction Engineering Technology or related field. -Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

The Company

About Walterfedy

-Founded in 1951 by Herman Walter and Bill Roberts in Kitchener, the firm began as a mechanical and electrical engineering practice. -Over the decades it added structural, civil, architecture and construction management services, evolving into a full‑service integrated design firm. -Now operating from multiple Canadian offices—including Kitchener, Hamilton, Toronto and Calgary—it tackles projects across sectors and geographies. -Typical commissions range from commercial and institutional buildings to complex engineering infrastructure and energy‑focused initiatives. -The firm has absorbed other practices—such as acquiring Riddell Kurczaba in 2024—broadening its expertise and national reach. -Known for blending creative architecture with technical engineering, WalterFedy stands out for 3D visualization and end‑to‑end delivery. -Unusual for its size, it spans an impressive range of services—from investigative engineering to industrial safety and commissioning. -While rooted in traditional design, it actively advances energy and carbon solutions, reflecting a forward‑looking approach to building performance.

Sector Specialisms

Education

Industrial

Commercial

Residential

Infrastructure

Healthcare

Energy

Carbon Solutions

Renewable Energies

Geothermal

Solar Thermal

Biogas

Nuclear

Building Optimization

Land Development

Road Design

Grading & Earthworks Design

Servicing Design

Water Distribution Modeling

Stormwater Management

Utility Coordination

Site Development

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Building Restoration & Capital Planning

Water Resources