Structural Designer

Stantec

Senior Structural Designer at Stantec, leading structural design on various projects and guiding junior engineers. Focused on delivering quality work, client relationships, and innovative design standards.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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

Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes
Strong knowledge of structural systems, seismic design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards
Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of Architects, Engineers, and Owner clients effectively
Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
Healthcare experience is preferred, specific knowledge with OSHPD/HCAI is preferred
Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
Minimum of 7 years of related work and an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Two-year Technical or Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting/Construction Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and trade experience 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

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Structural SystemsSeismic DesignConstruction Means and MethodsCalculationsDesign Specifications

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCreative Problem Solving

Certifications

Two-Year Technical DegreeValid Driver's License