Senior Structural Engineer Transportation

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 166,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a transportation Structural Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in designing and rehabilitating transportation structures. The role involves assisting senior engineers in analysis, design, and managing contracts for various projects. Preferred skills include proficiency in steel, masonry, timber, and concrete design, along with experience using SAP 2000 or similar software. This is a full-time role with specific locations available in California, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in structural design of bridges and infrastructure.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in California.
• Strong background preparing bridge design calculations per Caltrans standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and details for transportation projects.
• Design new structures and rehabilitate existing structures.
• Review shop drawings and oversee testing and monitoring programs.

Skills

Structural analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership and team-building

Proficient in steel, masonry, timber, concrete design

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP 2000

CsiBridge

Midas

Job description

Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a transportation Structural Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the design of new transportation structures such as highway, transit, and rail bridges. Experience with inspection and rehabilitation of existing structures is a plus. The successful candidate will be required to assist senior engineers in performing analysis, developing designs, contract drawings, and specifications for various infrastructure and transportation related projects. Possible locations in California include Roseville, Fresno, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Los Angeles. This role is full‑time, though part‑time will be considered as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of relevant structural engineering of transportation structures.
• Prepares design calculations, drawings, and details for various transportation projects.
• Designs new structures and rehabilitates existing structures.
• Reviews shop drawings produced by fabricators and detailers, calculations performed by other engineers, coordinates with the design team, conducts site visits to address site issues and verify existing conditions, responds to requests for information, and oversees testing and monitoring programs.
• Assist with client coordination including coordinating deliveries, submittals, meetings, review comments, etc. Clients include public agencies and private clients.
• Works with other structural staff and departments to complete projects.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
• Proficient in steel, masonry, timber, and concrete (including precast and prestressed) design.
• Proficient in Structural Analysis with SAP 2000, CsiBridge, Midas, or similar software.
• Strong background preparing bridge design calculations and plans per Caltrans standards.
• Thorough understanding of design codes and agency standards such as AASHTO, Caltrans, AREMA, and CBC.
• Previous experience on California High Speed Rail Projects is a plus.
• Places a high emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work. Strong leadership and team‑building skills are essential to meet the expectations of this challenging position.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree highly desired.
• 10 years’ experience in the structural design of bridges and infrastructure with CalTrans experience.
• High speed rail experience preferred.

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 (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. Employees are 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).

Pay Transparency

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – $100,000.00 – $145,000.00 annually.
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas – $107,300.00 – $155,500.00 annually.
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) – $114,500.00 – $166,100.00 annually.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec prohibits 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 during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.