Principal Site/Civil Engineer – New Mexico

Stantec; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Principal Site/Civil Engineer to grow and lead our Community Development practice in New Mexico. The role suits an experienced civil engineer and project leader aiming to guide rural, public roadway, parks, and facilities, as well as private site development, while building lasting client relationships across the state.

You will serve as a trusted technical and client leader, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects, mentor staff, support

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, inspire, and help grow a high-performing site/civil and local roadway design team.
• Client Leadership: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and internal partners, building trusted relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout project delivery.
• Business Development: Meet regularly with private, municipal, county, state, and rural clients to understand needs, identify future work, support grant-funded opportunities, scope projects, and prepare proposals.
• Project Delivery: Manage multiple projects from planning through design and construction support, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Technical Guidance: Provide senior-level review and direction for site/civil, roadway, drainage, grading, utility, and infrastructure design documents.

Job description

Strong communities do not just happen; they are thoughtfully planned, designed, and delivered. At Stantec, our Community Development team helps private clients and communities across New Mexico become more resilient, connected, and livable through practical, client-focused infrastructure solutions.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Principal Site/Civil Engineer to help grow and lead our Community Development practice in New Mexico. This role is ideal for an experienced civil engineer and project leader who wants to guide rural, public roadway, parks, and facilities as well as private site development support, while building lasting client relationships across the state.

You will serve as a trusted technical and client leader, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects, mentor staff, support business development, and strengthen Stantec’s presence in New Mexico. Our team has a long history with loyal clients and an active backlog of meaningful public and private sector work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, inspire, and help grow a high-performing site/civil and local roadway design team.
• Client Leadership: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and internal partners, building trusted relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout project delivery.
• Business Development: Meet regularly with private, municipal, county, state, and rural clients to understand needs, identify future work, support grant-funded opportunities, scope projects, and prepare proposals.
• Project Delivery: Manage multiple projects from planning through design and construction support, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Technical Guidance: Provide senior-level review and direction for site/civil, roadway, drainage, grading, utility, and infrastructure design documents.