Sr Structural Engineer

Stantec; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Energy and Resources team. You will lead design and analysis for heavy industrial projects, mentoring EITs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on mining and energy infrastructure.

As a registered Professional Engineer with 10–20 years of experience, you will apply structural codes, use STAAD.Pro or RISA 3D, and travel to client sites. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and delivery across North America and beyond.

Qualifications

• Registered P.E. in at least one Western United States state and ability to register in others.
• Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of structural design codes (ASCE, AISC, ACI) and related standards (IEEE 693, IEEE 605).
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D) and MathCad for detailed calculations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow Stantec Safety Culture and Health & Safety rules.
• Perform structural design and analysis for heavy industrial/energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop designs through sketches, hand calculations, and software models.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Designers (CAD/BIM) on fit-for-purpose designs.
• Interface with other disciplines and project management to execute projects.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to EITs and designers.
• Conduct QA/QC on projects per guidelines.
• Prepare and coordinate project specifications and construction documents.
• Attend project coordination meetings with team members and clients.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Time management

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (structural)

Master's degree in civil engineering (structural)

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Western US

Tools

STAAD.Pro

RISA 3D

MathCad

Microsoft Office

Job description

At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe. We are a leader in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Energy and Resources team. The successful candidate would have opportunities to work on a variety of projects within the Energy and Resource sector ranging from studies to detail engineering and construction support for projects in North America and across the world. This role would provide an opportunity to be a part of a diverse team while focusing on technical growth. Specifically, we are looking for a candidate that can perform and lead work related to Mining, Energy and other heavy industrial infrastructure.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. As a registered Professional Engineer, you will be responsible to work on various industrial projects. This role involves structural engineering design and analysis under minimal supervision. You would be relied on to make sound structural engineering decisions, and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

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 structural design and analysis to applicable codes. Typical structures include heavy industrial/energy infrastructure, steel structures, and concrete foundations. The work would primarily support Mining and Energy related projects.
• Develop designs through sketches, hand calculations, and structural analysis software models.
• Work with Engineers and Designers (CAD/BIM) on fit-for-purpose designs that meet the client’s needs and requests.
• Interface with other disciplines and project management to execute projects per the project plan.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to EITs and 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.
• Prepare and coordinate project specifications including construction documents.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or clients.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered P.E. in at least one state in the Western United States (i.e. Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Texas) and the ability to get registered in additional states.
• Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to apply practical knowledge and make sound judgement to analyze issues, interpret information and select methods and solutions to resolve design problems within stand practice guidelines. Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.). Knowledge of specific codes and standards related to sub station design such as ASCE MOP 113 2nd Edition, IEEE 693, IEEE 605 is an asset.
• Skills to manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Experience in project team setting and engaging in creative and critical thinking.
• Enthusiastic to expand structural engineering knowledge and keen to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work on multiple jobs/projects at a time.
• Knowledge of and ability to use industry standard structural analysis software suites (STAAD.Pro or RISA 3D, etc.), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of mathematical computational tools such as MathCad and the ability to perform detailed structural calculations within this environment.
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other Stantec offices.
• Field experience is a strong asset.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural.
• A Master's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Western United States with 10 to 20 years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on industrial infrastructure.
• 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.

Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix

Organization: BC-2554 E&R-US Delivery Center

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

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