Structural Senior Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer in Chicago, IL to lead technical design and project delivery for a diverse portfolio including data centers, healthcare, and education facilities. You will mentor engineers, manage staffing, and ensure quality from concept through construction.

You will oversee a team of engineers and designers, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and drive project success while maintaining client relationships and upholding Stantec standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for structural analysis, design, documentation, and construction administration of building projects; may self-perform on smaller projects.
• Plan and manage technical work and staffing within the group to deliver projects and support client relationships.
• Coordinate with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.
• Maintain strong client relations; articulate project and design requirements, progress, and troubleshooting to clients and staff.
• Delegate tasks to project engineers and designers within own discipline as appropriate.
• Mentor employees to advance technical skills, project management, and people skills.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Technical design

Structural analysis

Revit

CAD

Team coordination

Education

Accredited engineering degree

SE license

Tools

Revit

CAD

Job description

Overview

Stantec’s Buildings team is a leading integrated design practice with architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists. Our collaborative culture and sustainable approach 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.

Your Opportunity

The Structural Senior Project Engineer provides technical design and leadership for a wide range of projects and services in Stantec’s Buildings structural engineering group. The Senior Project Engineer leads the technical design, execution, and delivery of projects as subject-matter-expert, mentor, and a resource to the technical team. This role regularly leads, directs, and delegates work of Project Engineers, Engineers, and Designers in addition to self-performance. The role will conceptualize, execute, and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet client needs and expectations. There are supervisory and mentoring responsibilities for junior staff and opportunities to be an internal resource to other structural engineers.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for a wide range of project types, sizes, and complexities including data centers, healthcare, commercial, life-sciences, higher education, industrial, civic, and institutional projects for new and existing construction.
• Lead a team for structural analysis, design, documentation, and construction administration of building projects. For smaller projects, or certain activities, work may be self-performed.
• Plan and manage technical work and staffing within the group to effectively deliver projects, support client relationships, assist with developing new business, and position the group to achieve long-term goals.
• Delegate tasks to project engineers and designers within own discipline as appropriate.
• Participate in virtual and in-person project meetings, workshops, site observations, and other activities in support of project delivery.
• Follow Stantec’s quality management process; conduct project reviews and approvals before QA/QC reviews by the technical authority.
• Maintain strong client relations; articulate project and design requirements, progress, and troubleshooting to clients and technical staff.
• Coordinate with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of staff; monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure product quality aligns with Stantec standards and provide technical support where necessary.
• Act as supervisor and resource to the technical design team; support and assist staff education and development.
• Assist the Practice Leader in marketing and business development for the group and coordinate with corporate marketing.
• Perform employee annual performance reviews and quarterly check-ins for direct reports. Document discussions and goal progress. Review competencies and areas for improvement.
• Incorporate objectives of employees' career development plans into team assignments.
• Mentor employees to advance technical skills, project management, and people skills; ensure work meets or exceeds Stantec standards.
• Manage Stantec’s technical project process and scope within own discipline; review schedule and budgeted hours and resolve inconsistencies with the project manager.
• Link project profitability to daily tasks of direct reports.
• Assist with utilization targets of direct reports (project work or alignment with corporate or business unit initiatives).
• Ensure employees adhere to and understand all policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the engineering/professional community to build knowledge and professional growth (e.g., attend meetings, seminars, conferences, or write articles for trade magazines).

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices in other disciplines.
• Able to conceptualize and develop solutions for multifaceted systems and interactions with varied components.
• Strong technical and analytical skills and experience.
• Proficient in applicable software (e.g., Revit and CAD).
• 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.
• Analytical, problem-solving, organized, detail-oriented, 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 as required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee; other duties and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our diverse perspectives drive us to innovate on climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing cities and infrastructure.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas - $117,800.00 to $176,800.00 annually.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided where required. Final compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Some roles are bonus eligible. Part-time compensation is pro-rated.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, HSAs/FSAs, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, life and AD&D, disability coverage, travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Paid holidays, vacation accrual, and paid sick leave are provided per applicable laws. Temporary/casual employees have access to some benefits as permitted by law.

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago

Organization: 2357 Buildings-US North Central MCF-Chicago IL

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 2026-07-15

Req ID: 1006732

Stantec is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We are committed to accessible recruitment and will provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process upon request.