Senior Structural Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global engineering firm as a Senior Structural Engineer in Houston, TX. You will participate in the design of diverse building projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your career and utilize your expertise in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience required.
• Experience in project management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of structural material design codes and building standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance and project delivery for engineering projects.
• Develop project scope and budgets for design.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Ability to collaborate in project teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

Finite Element Analysis software

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Our Buildings teams in Houston TX is seeking for an enthusiastic Senior Structural Engineer to collaborate on the design of facilities with our Architects, Interior Designers, and other Buildings Engineers. The position will provide structural support for K-12 education, higher education, commercial, federal, municipal, and industrial building projects, as part of the integrated services design team. In this Senior Structural Engineer role, you will be accountable for Buildings structural engineering in the Houston office. You will work with structural leaders to attract, grow and retain high quality staff and mentor future professionals in your team. This is an exceptional career opportunity to utilize your structural engineering expertise and grow interpersonal and managerial skills to foster discipline excellence across the North American Buildings Engineering team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with other stakeholders, identify and forecast staff needs and assignments based on current and projected workload Project Management

• In collaboration with structural engineering leaders, responsible for managing the financial performance, quality control processes, and project delivery for Structural Engineering projects.

• Assists in developing project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects

• Contributes to the development of proposals for projects of varying size and complexity

• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating

• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers

• Oversees and manages multiple projects

• Responsible for large projects of high complexity Engineering

• In collaboration with senior team members, responsibility for structural design and overall management of projects either as part of a project team or independently

• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all structural engineered systems or products for a project

• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats

• Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of building’s structural systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers

  Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated ability and desire to work with, and contribute to, a larger team (people management experience, including project-related work, is highly desirable)

• Requisite knowledge and application of structural material design codes, standards, and applicable building codes.

• Working knowledge of several different construction types including steel, concrete, wood and masonry.

• Understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Strong knowledge of structural systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

• Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Structural Component Design Software, Comprehensive Building Analysis Software, and Structure Finite Element Analysis such as Tekla, Bently/RAM Products, Risa 3D, and/or CSI Products.

• Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering is required. Master’s degree preferred

• Licensed Professional Engineer is required

• Minimum of 10 years of experience is required Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston

Organization: BC-2221 Buildings-US South Engineering

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 03:06:49

Req ID: REQ250001RL