Senior Structural Engineer

Your Opportunity

Join a dynamic team that balances competing project interests with creativity and efficiency for challenging and exciting projects. Together, we can accelerate towards a brighter future. Our team of interdisciplinary engineers works collaboratively with clients to design buildings and processes that are on track for safety, performance, and sustainability.

Your Key Responsibilities

• The role of a Structural Engineer is to work independently on small and medium projects, and as a team leader of larger projects responsible for work of Structural Engineers. The Structural Engineer will be able to evaluate, select, and specify engineered systems or products for a project.  Additional responsibilities include:
• Independently complete calculations and drawings for small and medium projects.
• Development of job specific discipline specifications independently for less complex projects.
• Lead junior engineers in complex projects.
• Works with and coordinates with architectural, interiors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Independently perform Construction Administration duties including completing field observations reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders.
• Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Communicate design issues and solutions with the design team and Owner clients.
• Have an understanding of industry standard design processes and understanding of construction means and methods.
• Work within project scope, budgets, and design approach to deliver projects to clients on time, on budget, and at a high level of client service.
• Assist with development of design standards.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, seismic design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of Architects, Engineers, and Owner clients effectively.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively-both independently and in team settings.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

Education and Experience

5+ years of related experience 

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required, Master’s Degree preferred

Professional Engineering license is required

Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit)

Experience with general business software (Microsoft Office suite) 

Experience with industry standard Structural Engineering software (CSI, RISA, RAM, etc.)

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.