Civil Project Engineer - Electric Transmission & Permitting

Stantec; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Vacation time (10–20 days)

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Engineer to support electric transmission, substation, battery energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructure projects across the Northeast. You will contribute to civil/site design, stormwater management, permitting, and regulatory compliance for major infrastructure programs.

A key focus is supporting New York Article VIII transmission permitting, including preparation of engineering plans, technical analyses, and permitting exhibits required for regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 4 to 8 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, utility infrastructure, environmental permitting, or power sector project development.
• New York Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with ability to obtain a P.E. license is acceptable.
• Additional P.E. licensure in Northeast states (MA, CT, NJ, PA, VT, NH, ME, or RI) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering plans and exhibits supporting New York Article VIII transmission permitting, including site plans, grading plans, access road plans, stormwater management plans, and plan and profile drawings.
• Serve as a Project Civil Engineer for workstreams supporting electric transmission, substation, battery energy storage, renewable energy, and utility infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast.
• Support the planning, design, and delivery of civil engineering components, including site grading, stormwater management, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and access road design.
• Prepare and coordinate engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, and permit-ready design packages.
• Coordinate with environmental, permitting, survey, GIS, and engineering teams to support integrated project delivery and regulatory filings.
• Support project siting studies, constructability reviews, permitting strategies, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with project management responsibilities, including budgeting, scheduling, quality reviews, and client communications.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Support proposal development, client service, and business development initiatives.
• Promote and uphold Stantec’s commitment to health, safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Skills

Civil/site design

Stormwater management

Regulatory permitting

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Project Engineer to support electric transmission, substation, battery energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructure projects across the Northeast. You will contribute to civil/site design, stormwater management, permitting, and regulatory compliance for major infrastructure programs.

A key focus is supporting New York Article VIII transmission permitting, including preparation of engineering plans, technical analyses, and permitting exhibits required for regulatory