Senior Civil Engineer & Project Lead, Energy Infrastructure

Stantec; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to provide technical leadership and project management for electric transmission, substation, BESS, renewable energy, data center, and utility infrastructure projects across New York and the Northeast.

You will lead civil/site design, permitting, and regulatory submittals, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining client relationships and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, utility infrastructure, environmental permitting, or power sector project development.
• New York P.E. license required, or reciprocity to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Additional P.E. licensure in Northeast states is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Civil Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, Project Manager, or Technical Lead for BESS, renewable energy, land development, and infrastructure projects throughout New York and the Northeast.
• Lead or support civil/site design and preparation of engineering plans, technical reports, permit applications, construction drawings, and regulatory submittals, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, utility coordination, and site access design.
• Support New York Article VIII permitting and municipal, county, and local approvals, including development of engineering exhibits and regulatory filings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, planning boards, zoning boards, county agencies, regulatory agencies, and other AHJs, while supporting stakeholder engagement and client presentations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, quality control, and client communications.
• Mentor junior staff, contribute to business development, and promote a collaborative, people-first culture focused on safety and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil/site design

Regulatory coordination

Client relationship management

Communication

Team leadership

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

New York Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to provide technical leadership and project management for electric transmission, substation, BESS, renewable energy, data center, and utility infrastructure projects across New York and the Northeast.

You will lead civil/site design, permitting, and regulatory submittals, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining client relationships and project schedules.