Senior Structural Engineer Transportation

Stantec; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Senior Structural Engineer Transportation to lead design efforts for innovative transportation infrastructure projects in California. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience to improve community connectivity through bridges and highways, ensuring adherence to safety standards and sustainable practices. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and design capabilities, contributing to exciting projects that transform public transportation systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural design.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in California is required.
• Experience with California High-Speed Rail projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and develop designs for transportation structures.
• Prepare design calculations and review shop drawings.
• Assist in client coordination and oversee project completions.

Skills

Proficient in steel design

Proficient in masonry and concrete design

Strong background in bridge design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree highly desired

Tools

SAP 2000

CsiBridge

Midas

Job description

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A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a transportation Structural Engineer with minimum of 10 years of experience in 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. Come join our Stantec Transportation Team and work alongside others who share your passion to better communities through exciting, sustainable and unique projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of relevant structural engineering of transportation structures.
• Preparing design calculations, drawings, and details for various transportation projects.
• Design of new structures and rehabilitation of existing structures.
• Review of shop drawings produced by fabricators and detailers, calculations performed by other engineers, coordinate with design team, site visits to address site issues and verify existing conditions, respond to request for information, oversee testing and monitoring programs.
• Assist with client coordination including coordinating deliveries, submittals, meeting, review comments etc. Clients include public agencies and private clients.
• Working with other structural staff and departments to complete projects.
  
  

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
• Proficient in steel, masonry, timber and concrete (incl. precast and prestressed) design.
• Proficiency 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.
• You place a high emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of your work. In addition, your 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 for bridges and infrastructure with CalTrans experience.
• High speed rail experience preferred.
  
  

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 97,100.00 - Max Salary $ 140,800.00
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 104,200.00 - Max Salary $ 151,000.00
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 111,300.00 - Max Salary $ 161,300.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: United States | CA | San Francisco

Organization: BC-2073 Transpt-US Pacific

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 11:06:51

Req ID: REQ2500013L

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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