Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager

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

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

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 center, 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.

Your Core Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver complex utility, energy, and land development projects.
• Expertise in civil/site design, land development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility coordination, and site access design.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams and coordinating with clients, regulators, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering plans, technical reports, permit applications, regulatory exhibits, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of electric transmission siting, environmental permitting, and New York utility regulations, with Article VIII experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of municipal review processes, zoning requirements, local land use permitting, SEQRA, and stormwater permitting in New York.
• Experience working directly with municipalities, AHJs, planning boards, zoning boards, county agencies, code officials, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities, maintain quality, and communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering design software.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management, business development, staff mentorship, and long‑term stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting New York Article VIII applications for major electric transmission facilities, including service as a lead civil engineer, technical lead, or project manager on high‑voltage transmission projects (69 kV+).
• Experience obtaining state and municipality approvals for BESS, renewable energy, complex land development projects in New York.
• Demonstrated experience preparing engineering plans and regulatory submittals, including site plans, grading and drainage plans, access road plans, utility plans, SWPPPs, erosion and sediment control plans, plan and profile drawings, and permit application packages.
• Demonstrated success coordinating with municipalities, planning and zoning boards, county agencies, code officials, and regulatory agencies including stakeholder outreach, public meetings, and agency consultations.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent permitting, design, and development projects through regulatory review and approval, including major transmission projects (>10 miles) and other complex utility infrastructure projects.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, utility infrastructure, environmental permitting, or power sector project development.
• New York Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required, or ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.
• Additional P.E. licensure in Northeast states (MA, CT, NJ, PA, VT, NH, ME, or RI) is a plus.

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. #StayInquisitive

Pay Range:

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$110,300.00 - $165,500.00 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 | Buffalo
Other Locations: United States | NY | Rochester
Organization: 1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast-Buffalo NY
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.