Structural Senior Project Engineer

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,800 - 176,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

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.

We offer a challenging path for a Senior Structural Engineer with 10+ years of experience, licensed as an SE, to lead multi‑discipline teams on complex projects across data centers, healthcare, higher education, and more in the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• Minimum 10+ years related industry experience.
• Registered Structural Engineer (SE) license or other professional license or certification based on expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team for the structural analysis, design, documentation, and construction administration of building projects.
• Plans and manages technical work and staffing within the group to deliver projects.
• Mentorship of employees for advancing technical skills and project management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

REVIT

CAD

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Tools

REVIT

CAD

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for a wide range of project types, sizes, and complexities including data centers and mission critical facilities, healthcare, commercial, life‑sciences, higher education, industrial, civic, and institutional among others for new and existing construction.
• Leads a team(s) for the structural analysis, design, documentation, and construction administration of building projects. For smaller projects and for certain activities, these may be self‑performed.
• Plans and manages technical work and staffing within the group as required to effectively deliver projects, supports client relationships, assists with developing new business, and positions the group to accomplish and achieve long‑term goals.
• Delegates tasks to project engineers and designers within own discipline as appropriate.
• Participates in virtual and in‑person project meetings, workshops, in‑person site observations, and other similar activities in support of Stantec’s project delivery.
• Follows Stantec’s quality management process; conducts project reviews and approvals before all QA/QC reviews done by the technical authority.
• Maintains strong client relations; able to understand and articulate project and design requirements, progress, and troubleshooting to clients and technical staff.
• Coordinates well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.
• Coordinates and monitors the work of staff. Monitors performance and implements improvements. Ensures the quality of product is in accordance with Stantec standards. Provides technical support where necessary.
• Acts as supervisor and resource to technical design team; supports and assists staff education and development.
• Assists the Practice Leader in marketing and business development for the group as well as coordinating with corporate marketing.
• Performs employee annual performance review and quarterly check‑ins for all direct reports. Documents discussions and goal progress. Reviews competencies and areas for improvement.
• Incorporates objectives of employee's career development plan into team assignments.
• Mentorship of employees for advancing technical skills, developing project management and people skills, and executing at a high level which meets or exceeds Stantec standards.
• Manages Stantec’s technical project process and scope of work within own discipline; reviews schedule and budgeted hours; finds and resolves all inconsistencies with project manager.
• Connects project profitability with direct reports daily tasks.
• Assists with utilization targets of your direct reports (project work or guiding to a corporate or business unit initiative).
• Ensures employees adhere to and understand all policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g., attends meetings, seminars, conferences and/or writes articles for trade magazines).

Capabilities and Credentials

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles in other disciplines.
• Able to conceptualize and develop solutions for multifaceted systems and interactions with varied disparate components.
• Strong technical and analytical skills and experience.
• Proficient in applicable software (e.g., REVIT and CAD among others).
• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope, schedule, and budget to clients, co‑workers, and technical teams (e.g., work plan, statement of work, and two‑way communication).
• Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Equipped to analyze, problem‑solve, and train others; organized and attentive to detail; flexible and collaborative.
• Able to independently resolve complex problems within the engineer’s discipline.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• Minimum 10 + years related industry experience.
• Registered Structural Engineer (SE) license or other professional license or certification based on expertise required.

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 saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment 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 each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and are eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & various CA, NJ, VA areas – $117,800.00 – $176,800.00 annually.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus‑eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.