Senior Project Manager/Engineer – Power Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership for power sector projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Virginia. You will oversee multi‑discipline teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate deliverables, and foster strong client relationships while advancing project goals for utilities and infrastructure developments.

Qualifications

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be customer focused.
• Must demonstrate effective resource planning and delivery.
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations and permitting requirements.
• Proven ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of documents related to RFQs and bids.
• Thrives in a team environment and mentors staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sr. Project Manager or Project Technical Lead for Power Sector engineering projects.
• Plan, organize, and manage production of project deliverables within time, budget and quality.
• Provide technical leadership for projects in Virginia and nearby Mid-Atlantic.
• Supervise hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design calculations, and reports.
• Coordinate with disciplines on multi‑discipline projects and client stewardship.
• Develop environmental permitting strategy and oversee field surveys and construction compliance.
• Prepare permit applications and coordinate with agencies.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and teams.
• Support HSSE policies and coordinate with HSSE professionals.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships and pursue new business.

Skills

Communication skills

Resource planning

Regulatory knowledge

Team mentorship

Client relationships

Documentation & proposals

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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 will be part of Stantec’s Environmental Services team that provides the full range of expertise needed to address a variety of 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. Our staff members have established excellent working relationships with utilities and Power sector developers throughout the mid-Atlantic, and our knowledge and interdisciplinary expertise allow us to help our clients develop the most effective and innovative approaches to their environmental / engineering compliance goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Sr. Project Manager or Project Technical Lead for Power Sector engineering projects with responsibility for reviewing and sealing of projects.

• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget – includes coordinating work efforts and the preparation of deliverables reports, client stewardship and coordinating on multi-discipline projects.

• Provide technical leadership for projects in Virginia and occasionally for projects in other parts of the Mid-Atlantic US, performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver the project.

• Work with more junior engineers to perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design calculations, write engineering reports, and select design criteria.

• Project management including coordinating work efforts and the preparation of deliverables reports, client stewardship and coordinating with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

• Execute environmental permitting strategy, developing regulatory strategy, and directing environmental field surveys and construction compliance for a variety of projects.

• Complete and/or oversee permit application preparation, including gathering supporting documentation, conducting assessments, and coordinating comment response with agencies.

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and teams.

• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.

• Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to external and internal client’s business needs.

• Must demonstrate effective resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with 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 invitations for bid.

• Thrives in a team environment, mentor to staff, advisor to clients and management team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering, or other closely related degree required.

• Minimum of 10 years prior experience in a similar role required.

• Professional Licensure (P.E.) in NC, SC, VA, WV, MD desirable.

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-$107,100.00 - $160,700.00 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

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.