Senior Structural Designer

Stantec

Senior Structural Designer working independently and leading teams on engineering projects at Stantec. Responsible for calculations, drawings, and project management for structural design.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeSanta Maria • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently complete calculations and drawings for small and medium projects
Development of job specific specifications independently for less complex projects
Lead junior engineers in complex projects
Works with and coordinates with architectural interiors, and other engineering disciplines
Independently perform Construction Administration duties including completing field observations reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders
Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
Communicate design issues and solutions with the design team and Owner clients
Understanding industry standard design processes and understanding of construction means and methods
Work within project scope, budgets, and design approach to deliver projects to clients on time, on budget, and at a high level of client service
Nurtures existing client relationships
Assist with development of design standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of related work and/or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, Master’s degree preferred
Professional Engineering license is required, Structural Engineering license is preferred
Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit)
Experience with general business software (Microsoft Office suite)
Experience with industry standard Structural Engineering software (CSI, RISA, RAM, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Equipment allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

calculationsdrawingsjob specific specificationsConstruction Administrationfield observationsRFIssubmittal reviewsevaluating contractor change ordersmodeling softwareStructural Engineering software

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationclient servicerelationship managementcoordinationproblem solvingtime managementbudget managementdesign standards developmentindependence

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringMaster’s degree in engineeringProfessional Engineering licenseStructural Engineering license