Senior 3D Visualization Specialist

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At Stantec, we believe that great design starts with great people. Our Design Visualization Services group blends design, data, and technology to craft meaningful visual stories that communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.

We are seeking a Senior 3D Visualization Specialist to join our growing team of creative professionals. In this role, you’ll help shape how projects are experienced—transforming technical designs into compelling, photorealistic visuals that inform, engage, and inspire.

You will collaborate closely with engineers, architects, planners, and designers to develop high-quality renderings, animations, and interactive experiences for infrastructure, water, environmental services, energy, mining, community development, and architectural projects.

• Handle and manage extremely large 2D/3D datasets from CAD applications including Revit, Micro Station, Open Roads, AutoCAD, Civil3D, ESRI, and Rhino.

• Develop and implement GIS/ESRI workflows tailored for visualization projects and geospatial data integration.

• Perform Civil3D conversions and apply advanced production methods to optimize data for visualization workflows.

• Conduct research and development in cutting‑edge technologies (Gaussian splat, AI automation, Digital Twin, etc.) to advance Stantec’s visualization capabilities and deliver cutting‑edge deliverables.

• Design and maintain custom 3ds Max tools and scripts used across visualization teams to improve efficiency and consistency.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure visualization deliverables align with technical accuracy, design intent, and project timelines.

• Advanced proficiency in 3ds Max, V‑Ray, and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Strong understanding of CAD, GIS, and BIM workflows for visualization.

• Strong understanding of real‑time rendering software (Vantage, Twin Motion, Unreal Engine) and emerging visualization technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex datasets across multiple software environments.

• Experience with scripting and automation (MAXScript, Python, or similar).

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Visualization, Architecture, Engineering, Digital Media, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in 3D visualization, preferably in the AEC 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.

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Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$99,200.00 - $ Annually

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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 &…