Senior Structural Project Engineer

Stantec

Structural Senior Project Engineer leading technical design and project execution at Stantec. Managing teams and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance in engineering deliverables.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,800 - $176,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive technical design leadership in structural engineering, with a focus on project execution and client relations. Proficient in REVIT and CAD, with a strong foundation in engineering practices and principles across various project types.

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Technical Design LeadershipProject ExecutionREVIT ProficiencyRegistered Structural Engineer (SE) LicenseClient Relations Management

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Hard Skills

Engineering PracticesAnalytical SkillsTechnical DesignProject ManagementData Center DesignHealthcare Facility DesignCommercial Building DesignLife-Sciences EngineeringHigher Education ProjectsIndustrial and Civic Structures

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationTroubleshootingTeam LeadershipClient Engagement

Tools & Technologies

REVITCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Structural Engineer (SE) LicenseAccredited Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Structural EngineeringMission Critical FacilitiesInstitutional ProjectsConstruction ManagementTechnical Design Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides technical design and leadership for a wide range of projects and services in Stantec’s Buildings structural engineering group.
Leads the technical design, execution, and delivery of projects as subject-matter-expert, mentor, and resource to the technical team.
Responsible for a wide range of project types, sizes, and complexities including data centers and mission critical facilities, healthcare, commercial, life-sciences, higher education, industrial, civic, and institutional among others for new and existing construction.
Plans and manages technical work and staffing within the group as required to effectively deliver projects.
Maintains strong client relations; able to understand and articulate project and design requirements, progress, and troubleshooting to clients and technical staff.
Acts as supervisor and resource to technical design team; supports and assists staff education and development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.
Strong technical and analytical skills and experience.
Proficient in applicable software (ie, REVIT and CAD among others).
Accredited engineering degree or equivalent education and experience required.
Minimum 10+ years related industry experience.
Registered Structural Engineer (SE) license or other professional license or certification based on expertise required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave