Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Stantec; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to lead civil/site design and project delivery for energy and infrastructure projects across New York and the Northeast. You will drive permit-ready packages, regulatory exhibits, and client communications as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes NY Article VIII permitting, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with AHJs, utilities, and developers, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil/site design for energy/infrastructure projects.
• Ability to prepare permit-ready engineering packages and exhibits.
• Strong communication with utilities, regulators, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/site design and preparation of plans and reports.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Support Article VIII permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Mentor staff and contribute to business development.
• Ensure safety, quality, and timely project delivery.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to provide technical leadership and project management for electric transmission, substation, battery energy storage system (BESS), renewable energy, data centre, and utility infrastructure projects throughout New York and the Northeast. As part of our Environmental Services team, you will support project siting and due diligence, civil / site design, land development, stormwater management, permitting, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and construction - phase coordination for major energy and infrastructure projects.

Working within multidisciplinary teams of engineers, environmental professionals, planners, surveyors, GIS specialists, and permitting experts, you will lead the development of permit - ready engineering packages, regulatory exhibits, and technical submittals for electric transmission, utility - scale renewable energy, and BESS projects. A key focus of this role is supporting New York Article VIII permitting, including oversight of site plans, grading and drainage plans, access roads, stormwater and erosion control plans, plan and profile drawings, construction support facilities, and other engineering exhibits required for regulatory filings.

This role also supports the rapidly growing BESS market, with an emphasis on New York land use and local permitting. You will help clients navigate site plan review, zoning approvals, special use permits, SEQRA compliance, stormwater permitting, and coordination with municipalities, county agencies, and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). The successful candidate will combine strong civil / site engineering and project delivery expertise with the ability to build productive relationships with utilities, developers, regulators, local officials, and community stakeholders.

Your Key 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 application packages, construction drawings, and regulatory submittals, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility coordination, and site access design.
• Support New York Article VIII permitting and municipal, county, and local approvals, including development of engineering exhibits, site plan review, zoning approvals, special use permits, subdivision approvals, SEQRA compliance, and agency coordination.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, planning boards, zoning boards, county agencies, regulatory agencies, and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), while supporting stakeholder engagement, public meetings, and client presentations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage or support project scope, schedules, budgets, quality control, and client communications.
• Mentor junior staff, contribute to business development and proposal efforts, and promote a collaborative, people - first culture committed to safety, quality, and technical excellence.