Senior Structural Engineer

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Join a dynamic team that balances competing project interests with creativity and efficiency for challenging and exciting projects. Together, we can accelerate towards a brighter future. Our team of interdisciplinary engineers works collaboratively with clients to design buildings and processes that are on track for safety, performance, and sustainability.

Your Key Responsibilities

• The role of a Structural Engineer is to work independently on small and medium projects, and as a team leader of larger projects responsible for work of Structural Engineers. The Structural Engineer will be able to evaluate, select, and specify engineered systems or products for a project. Additional responsibilities include:

• 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.

• 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.

• Have an understanding 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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.

Education and Experience

5+ years of related experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required, Master’s Degree preferred

Professional Engineering license is required

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.)

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | NM | Las Cruces Organization: BC-2358 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Mountain BE Employee Status: Regular Management Level: Individual contributor Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 21/10/2026 08:10:14 Req ID: 1008433

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