Senior Project Engineer – Structures

Stantec

Senior Project Engineer-Structures designing and leading projects at Stantec. Responsible for team oversight, calculations, and stakeholder communication.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeSacramento • 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-discipline specifications independently for less complex projects
Lead junior engineers in complex projects
Leads the coordination 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 with solutions to the design team and Owner clients
Knowledge of 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
Assist with development of design standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, Master’s Degree preferred
Professional Engineering license is required, Structural Engineering license ispreferred
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, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
group tax-free savings account
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

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

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingclient servicecoordination

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster’s DegreeProfessional Engineering licenseStructural Engineering license