Principal, Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pay transparency

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Principal, Senior Civil Engineer for NYC to lead complex urban transportation projects. Youwill guide multidisciplinary teams, lead pursuits, and maintain high technical and QA/QC standards.

You will manage client relationships with NYC agencies and partners, and drive business development while working in a hybrid NYC office environment.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of civil engineering with EOR responsibility on complex urban infrastructure in NYC or similar metro areas.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidiscipline design and construction support; strong design tools mastery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolios as Project Executive/Technical Lead with QA/QC across projects.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to advance roadway planning and engineering.
• Serve as Principal in Charge/Engineer of Record on multidiscipline civil projects.
• Drive financial performance through project controls and disciplined management.
• Lead client and agency coordination, securing approvals and permits.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Client relations

Education

BS Civil Engineering

PE license (NY)

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation/ORD

Job description

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Principal, Senior Civil Engineer — NYC
New York City | Work Model: Hybrid
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.
If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.
The Opportunity
Stantec’s New York City office is seeking a Principal level, Senior Civil Engineer with 25 plus years of progressive experience to lead the pursuit and delivery of complex urban infrastructure across the NYC metropolitan area. You will be a practice leader and Senior Engineer responsible for technical excellence, multidiscipline coordination, and QA/QC across portfolios; you will also cultivate and leverage relationships with NYC agencies, clients, developers, and peer/competitor firms to expand Stantec’s footprint in the region.
In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and project managers to deliver high-profile, transformative transportation projects throughout New York and the Northeast. Stantec’s New York City team has led several exciting projects, including the NYEDC Lower Manhattan–The Battery, NYCEDC East Midtown Greenway, LIRR Third Track Design-Build, and NYSDOT Long Island Welcome Centers.
Our New York City office offers strong client exposure, access to statewide and municipal transportation programs, and clear pathways for continued professional growth and leadership.
What You’ll Do

• Oversee portfolios as Project Executive/Technical Lead, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality, with rigorous QA/QC across your projects and peer reviews across the practice.
• Collaborate with NY/CT/NJ transportation leadership to advance integrated roadway planning and engineering efforts, helping establish consistent processes and identifying gaps in regional roadway expertise.
• Serve as Principal in Charge, Project Manager, and/or Engineer of Record (EOR) on multidiscipline civil projects (streetscapes, roadways, transit/rail, waterfronts, site/campus development), directing standards, calculations, and sealed deliverables; lead technical reviews of design components (geometrics, grading/drainage, utilities, stormwater, traffic/MPT, and constructability).
• Drive strong financial performance by applying rigorous Project Management principles—controlling financial impact, minimizing at‑risk work, and leveraging project controls effectively.
• Chair coordination meetings with clients and agency stakeholders; secure approvals and guide permitting strategies.
• Activate and grow trusted relationships across NYCDOT, NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYCEDC, NYCDOB, and regional partners (MTA agencies, Port Authority), advancing pursuits and programmatic frameworks.
• Lead account planning and capture for high value pursuits; develop win strategies, teaming (including competitor/peer firms where strategic), scopes, budgets, and narratives.
• Support bi‑monthly progress tracking on key account net revenue, sales, and business development spending to drive disciplined and predictable account performance.
• Grow a high performing team; foster strong people leadership by mentoring emerging leaders, supporting supervisor–direct report alignment, and contributing to career development pathways.

Stantec’s Transportation group provides services to both private and public sector clients, facilitating opportunities to collaborate with our other teams across all the United States and in Canada and support their project needs as opportunities arise. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 25 plus years in civil engineering with documented EOR responsibility on complex urban infrastructure in NYC or comparable Tier1 metro areas.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (New York State preferred or able to obtain within 6 months of start date).
• Demonstrated leadership of multidiscipline design and construction support; mastery of civil design tools (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation/ORD), and agency standards (DOT/DEP/DDC; plus, MTA/PA where applicable).
• Proven business development track record bringing in work via client/agency/developer/competitor relationships; history of leading proposals, interviews, and negotiations.

Why Choose Stantec

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to improve communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

Stantec’s New York City office is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, walking distance from Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Overlooking Bryant Park and the historic New York Public Library, the neighborhood is home to countless restaurants, coffee shops, and iconic Fifth Avenue shopping. With multiple disciplines located under one roof, our New York City office fosters a collaborative approach to tackling technically complex, never‑seen‑that‑before challenges that our clients present and our urban fabric demands.

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 Range

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$162,000.00 - $243,100.00 Annually

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.

Primary Location: United States | NY | New York

Organization: 1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure-New York NY

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 03/02/2026 01:02:55

Req ID: 1004025

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