Senior Project Manager/Engineer – Power Sector

Stantec; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership on Power sector projects. Based in Charlotte, NC, you’ll guide project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with HSSE standards while building strong client relationships.

Required is a BS in Civil/Environmental engineering and 10+ years in a similar role; P.E. licensure in NC/SC/VA/WV/MD is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil/Water Resources/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar Senior Project Manager role.
• Professional Licensure (P.E.) in NC/SC/VA/WV/MD desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager or Project Technical Lead for Power Sector projects, including review and sealing of deliverables.
• Plan, organize, and manage production of project deliverables with on‑time, high‑quality results and cost control.
• Develop environmental permitting strategy and coordinate with agencies for permit applications.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and project teams; mentor staff and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Strong communication

Resource planning

Team leadership

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or related

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 currently seeking a Senior Project Manager / Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership for our clients and staff on a variety of Power sector projects. This position is part of Stantec’s Environmental Services team that delivers the full range of expertise needed to address design projects, including support to public utilities, new electric transmission and rebuild projects, project access road planning and design, civil/environmental substation and battery storage facility design, and solar site/civil/stormwater due diligence and design development.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager or Project Technical Lead for Power Sector engineering projects, responsible for reviewing and sealing of projects.
• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on‑time delivery, technical quality, and cost control, coordinating work efforts and preparing deliverable reports.
• Provide technical leadership for projects in Virginia and occasionally for projects in other Mid‑Atlantic states, performing tasks to plan, execute and deliver the project.
• Work with junior engineers to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design calculations, write engineering reports, and select design criteria.
• Execute environmental permitting strategy, developing regulatory strategy, and directing environmental field surveys and construction compliance.
• Complete and oversee permit application preparation, gathering documentation, conducting assessments, and coordinating comment responses with agencies.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and teams.
• Support and ensure implementation of HSSE Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in all project phases.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong oral and written communication skills, customer‑focused to understand and respond to client needs.
• Effective resource planning, results delivery, and up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant technology and innovation.
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations and permitting requirements.
• Proven ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of documents related to requests for proposals and invitation for bid.
• Thrives in a team environment; mentor to staff and advisor to clients and management.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years prior experience in a similar role.
• Professional Licensure (P.E.) in NC, SC, VA, WV, or MD desirable.

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 savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Employees receive ten paid holidays per calendar year and accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, with paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law. Temporary/casual employees receive designated benefits such as a 401(k) plan and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location

United States | NC | Charlotte

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.