Senior Structural Engineer

Stantec

Senior Structural Engineer at Stantec utilizing leadership and technical skills to deliver engineering projects. Collaborating on a wide range of projects across industrial and municipal sectors.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,600 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize your skills in leadership, communication, problem solving, design and construction documentation, code analysis and engineering judgment in a fast-paced professional environment.
Assist in mentoring and guiding other technical professionals in a team environment.
Provide technical expertise and guidance for project conception, design approach and work production.
Perform structural design - produce construction drawings, project manuals, reports, etc.
Perform site / facility field assessments.
Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control reviews for work produced by team staff and others.
Direct other members of structural team on best practices and work production.
Oversee structural team project workload.
Implement and monitor design approach.
Work with other disciplines and project managers to ensure proper coordination and alignment.
Manage and assist others in preparing professional service work scope proposals and estimated design fees.
Participate in and develop Team marketing strategies and identify target markets and clients.
Network with others to develop leads and establish partnerships with internal and external clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership skills that include leading, guiding and directing successful team outcomes.
Experience and knowledge of structural design and analysis of steel, concrete, masonry structures.
Experience and knowledge in construction observation and condition assessment of various building types and construction materials, including concrete, masonry, and steel.
Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes.
Perform calculations and utilize structural software/hand calculations for design/analysis of various building materials (steel, concrete, masonry, wood).
Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of Architects, Engineers, and Owner clients effectively.
Working knowledge and familiarity with building codes and industry design standards, and related structural design software for industrial facilities and structures.
Experience with finite-element analysis (FEA) and an understanding of how FEA can be applied to complex structural engineering problems.
Excellent organization and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team environment and help lead project and proposal efforts.
Skill and knowledge to create, suggest, and introduce innovative and effective client solutions.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
Professional Engineer (P.E. and/or S.E.) required.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience related to Structural Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is required.
Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit).
Proficient in the use of structural design software such as Tekla TSD, STAAD-Pro, CSI Products, Ram Products, RISA products, or other design software.
Must be willing to travel to regional project sites, including some overnight travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid family leave
ten paid holidays in each calendar year
eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural designcode analysisconstruction documentationfinite-element analysiscalculationsstructural softwaredesign/analysis of building materialsconstruction observationcondition assessmentquality assurance/quality control

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem solvingmentoringteamworkorganizationinterpersonal skillsinnovationguidancenetworking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.)Structural Engineer (S.E.)