Structural Engineer

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U Your Opportunity As a Structural Engineer your role as a senior contributor on our professional consulting services team is to work independently on large projects of high complexity, and as a leader of a team or project through all phases of a project lifecycle. You are responsible for developing and implementing an engineering discipline group equipped with up-to-date engineering and design tools and innovations, technical and supervisory capabilities and operating procedures to successfully and efficiently execute projects and consulting services resulting in client satisfaction and on-time delivery. Your Key Responsibilities • Professionally represent Stantec internally and externally with colleagues, business partners, clients, and consultants Responsible for large projects of high complexity Leads an engineering Team responsible for evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering all structural engineered systems or products for a project Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats Utilizes technologies in development of three dimensional models of building’s structural systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers Leads an engineering Team responsible for the preparation and revisions to documentation in various structural phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents Participates in constructability review Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers Leads and provides guidance in the development of new standards and specifications for the structural group Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects Assists with the development of proposals for smaller, less complex projects Oversees and manages multiple projects Supervises and mentors junior level staff Your Capabilities and Credentials Strong knowledge of structural design codes and standards (Virginia USBC, IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318 and/or ACI 350, TMS 402, AISC 360), and the application of these provisions Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications Strong knowledge of structural systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others Strong presentation and interview skills Strong written communication skills Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite Requires experience producing 3D models and 2D structural engineering drawings using Bentley Structural and Microstation, or Revit and AutoCad Requires experience using structural engineering/finite element analysis software such as STAAD, RAM, SAP2000, RISA Demonstrated business development and marketing skills Demonstrated leadership experience in professional engineering organizations or equivalent at the professional level Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer required. Preferred Professional Engineer licensure in the State of Virginia. Minimum of 7 years of experience. 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 position requires This position requires full-time, in-person attendance at Virginia office location for an initial on-boarding/training period (minimum of 6 months). Transition to a hybrid working environment, if considered, is subject to Stantec’s workplace attendance policies and supervisor discretion. 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. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Primary Location: United States | VA | Virginia Beach Organization: 2243 Water-US Delivery-Arlington VA Employee Status: Regular Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 28/08/2025 05:08:17 Req ID: 1002102 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. 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