Senior Structural Engineer - Dam & Hydraulic Lead

Stantec; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Energy & Resources team in the United States. The role emphasizes dams and hydraulic structures, with opportunities to lead design tasks, interface with multidisciplinary teams, and coach junior staff.

You will oversee analyses, design deliverables, and construction support, while coordinating with clients and offices worldwide to meet project goals and budgets. A strong background in concrete/steel detailing and BIM is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with focus on structural engineering; Masters preferred.
• California professional engineer license preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year; SE license preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant structural engineering experience in hydraulic structures and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design tasks and projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.
• Oversee concrete, steel, and hydraulic structure analysis and design.
• Prepare design reports, criteria, plans, specs, and construction support.
• Inspect construction for compliance and review drawings and progress.
• Develop budgets, scopes of work, and project plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients across offices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentor staff

Communication

Hydraulic analysis

Project mgmt

Team collaboration

Cross-office work

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Masters preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Energy & Resources team in the United States. The role emphasizes dams and hydraulic structures, with opportunities to lead design tasks, interface with multidisciplinary teams, and coach junior staff.

You will oversee analyses, design deliverables, and construction support, while coordinating with clients and offices worldwide to meet project goals and budgets. A strong background in concrete/steel detailing and BIM is essential.