Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec

Senior Civil Engineer role focused on advancing safe and affordable drinking water in California. Collaborating with diverse teams to address water system challenges while ensuring environmental justice.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timePasadena • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,500 - $212,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design tasks as part of a project team, collaborate with local and virtual project teams and other senior project staff to produce high quality work products for our clients.
Work in close partnership with colleagues whose expertise is in community water planning, community engagement, public affairs, and the social sciences to provide holistic service to marginalized communities as they strive to achieve sustainable safe and affordable drinking water.
Collaborate with national technical subject matter experts and discipline leadership engaged in advanced research and design to incorporate standards of practice and lessons learned to bring Stantec’s wealth of knowledge to each client and project.
Exercise independent judgment to analyze issues, interpret information and select methods/solutions to resolve problems and meet project requirements.
Provide mentoring and guidance to junior level staff, including assigning tasks, coaching, and checking work.
Perform site visits, participate in condition assessments, and observe construction, as necessary.
Provide technical support on project pursuits in collaboration with business development leaders.
Communicate effectively with large project teams, clients, and industry professionals.
Adapt to project changes and develop solutions to address technical challenges.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of process/mechanical engineering and/or civil/environmental engineering.
Ability to prepare complete, concise, and organized engineering studies and designs.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to thoughtfully listen and engage with a variety of clients, as well as participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Ability to multi-task, lead projects and teams, and coach and mentor others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation and related BIM systems is preferred but not essential.
Professional proficiency or fluency in Spanish or another language other than English is a benefit.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience.
California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stantec work model adjusts to employee desires, including full-time office or hybrid work from home.
Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time.
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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Hard Skills & Tools

process engineeringmechanical engineeringcivil engineeringenvironmental engineeringengineering studiesdesignsAutoCADMicroStationBIM systems

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationlisteningcollaborationcreative thinkingcritical thinkingmulti-taskingleadershipmentoring

Certifications

California Professional Engineer (PE) license