Principal Structural Engineer & Team Leader

Stantec; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team invites a Principal Structural Engineer to lead medium and large projects and grow a team of Structural Engineers for local and national work. The role requires evaluating engineered systems, mentoring staff, and advancing client engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of experience, a PE and SE license, and deep knowledge of steel, concrete, and wood framing. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and design excellence with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience in structural engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; Master’s preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) and Structural Engineering (SE) licenses are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on medium and large projects and manage a team of Structural Engineers.
• Evaluate, select, and specify engineered systems for projects.
• Mentor and develop engineers; recruit top talent.
• Deliver client presentations and develop design standards.
• Pursue new business opportunities and participate in project planning.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Presentation to clients

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PE license

SE license

Tools

Autodesk Revit

CSI/SDI software

RISA

RAM Structural System

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team invites a Principal Structural Engineer to lead medium and large projects and grow a team of Structural Engineers for local and national work. The role requires evaluating engineered systems, mentoring staff, and advancing client engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of experience, a PE and SE license, and deep knowledge of steel, concrete, and wood framing. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and design excellence with a competitive salary range.