Senior Structural Designer - CAD/BIM

Stantec; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to join the Energy and Resources Design team. You will lead a team of designers on diverse projects from studies to detailed engineering and construction support in North America and globally.

We value collaboration, remote teamwork, and continuous growth in a $12B company. You will contribute to sustainable design across mining, power, oil & gas, and other sectors.

Qualifications

• Extensive design/drafting education with focus on structural engineering.
• Strong proficiency with BIM tools and software suites.
• Experience in industrial or energy & resources sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, drafting, checking and structural design tasks for a wide variety of projects.
• Lead a team of designers to complete project deliverables on budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to produce quality design deliverables.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to professional development.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality guidelines and attend project meetings.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

Education

Design/Drafting diploma

Engineering background

Tools

Autodesk Recap

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Inventor

Reality Capture

GIS

Job description

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities.And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably.We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Job Description

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, the scope and significance of your contributions and growth at Stantec are endless. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful.

Join our Delivery Center team, a remotely connected team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists that collaborate closely with industry to deliver innovative solutions for the future on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. Even as we connect remotely, our commitment ensures seamless integration with project teams and industry partners. Our expertise covers a diverse range of industry areas, including generation – thermal, hydropower, and other renewable sources of energy, transmission and distribution, oil and gas, and mining.

Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $12B company and have the agility of a specialized group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world meeting the design needs of our clients in the Mining, Oil & Gas, Power, Pulp & Paper, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing Sectors. No matter which corner of Energy and Resources you work in you’ll find yourself working with leaders in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Designerto join the Energy and Resources Design team. The successful candidate would have opportunities to work on a variety of projects within the Energy and Resource sector ranging from studies to detailed engineering and construction support for projects in North America and across the world.This role would provide an opportunity to be part of a diverse team while focusing on technical growth.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. Work performed will be under the supervision of a Senior Designer or Engineer, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions across the globe.

Employee Advantages

At Stantec, we offer comprehensive benefits to our regular full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off. We support your professional development with tuition reimbursement and coverage for professional membership fees. Enjoy paid time off and a well-being program designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. At Stantec, we value not only the exceptional work you do for the company, but also you as an individual and your wellbeing, ensuring we take care of you so you can reach your full potential.

Join us at Stantec and take the next step in your career with a company that values your skills and supports your growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You are expected to understand and work according to the requirements of the Stantec Safety Culture and in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients.
• Perform modeling, drafting, checking and structural design tasks for a wide variety of projects.
• Lead a team of designers to complete project deliverables on budget and schedule.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and project teams to produce quality design deliverables with the appropriate level of detail.
• Work with Engineers and Junior Designers on fit-for-purpose designs that meet the client’s needs and requests.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to designers as part of their professional development, while taking an active role in your own career development.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or clients.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficiency in design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Ability to develop Revit content such as custom families and managing parameters.
• Knowledge in utilizing and understanding CAD/BIM tools such as Autodesk Recap, Civil 3D, Navisworks, ACC/Forma, Inventor (preferred) and workflows with Reality Capture (point cloud data) and GIS.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of design concepts, with an emphasis on structural design.
• A strong sense of teamwork, especially in remote collaborative environments.
• Desire to lead projects and coach or mentor other team members.

Education and Experience

• 13 to 20 years of experience in engineering consulting or the construction industry.
• At least 13 years of experience in the industrial consulting industry or an industrial environment.
• Graduate of Technical or College Course in Design/Drafting, or the ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge received from previous experience in a similar position.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized

About the Team

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