Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a senior level Structural Engineer capable of leveraging their expertise in engineering design requirements to support the implementation of resilient building codes, standards, and policies in communities throughout the US. The new staff member will provide technical input, project management, building code analyses, resilience policy review, and technical writing for a diverse team of engineers, architects, building officials, scientists and planners. The new hire should be capable of proactive project management both internally with staff, across private and NGO partners, and directly with local, state and federal clients. The role will be responsible for final delivery of products that are on budget, on time, and meet or exceed client expectations. This role includes coordination with clients on deliverable timelines and facilitation of technical reviews with SMEs. The new hire will be responsible for adhering to internal and client protocols for periodic project reporting, continuous safety assessments, and assist with the mentoring of staff. The new staff member will work with other Stantec managers to assign staffing priorities, respond to RFPs, and evaluate business development opportunities. This hire should have a strong technical research background with the ability to summarize findings in a succinct and thorough manner which can be understood by other technically proficient individuals and, at times, laymen as well. Strong communications skills including PowerPoint presentations, report preparations, and technical emails are required. A general interest in resilience policy, climate change, hazard mitigation, emergency management and building science is preferred.

The new staff member will focus on projects that implement resilient engineering designs through policy whitepapers, trainings, and management of capacity & capabilities grants. This position includes intermittent opportunities for engineering design, as desired.

*Position can sit anywhere in the United States

Your Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating the economic benefits and loss-avoidance impacts of hazard-resistant building codes, specifications, and/or standards
• Researching existing adopted codes, specifications, and/or standards for communities throughout the US to identify opportunities for increased resilience
• Researching technical government and private sector documents on building codes, insurance, and mutual aid
• Providing interpretation and trainings on engineering requirements related to building codes, natural hazards, and future conditions
• Summarizing technical documents/requirements into layman’s terms through written and verbal communication
• Managing the preparation of technical reports and presentations which summarize findings
• Designating tasks and responsibilities to internal staff, as well as partners and subconsultants
• Providing technical writing and formatting reviews of key deliverables
• Executing project management requirements including project reporting and safety assessments
• Contributing to RFPs and business development.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to be a team player who leads a diverse team of professionals
• Ability to work flexible hours to respond to immediate project needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ASCE 7 minimum design loads for buildings and other structures and ASCE 24 flood resistant design and construction
• Knowledge of CBC Chapter 7a, IWUIC, NFPA, and relevant fire hazard codes and standards
• Background in safe shelter design and best available refuge area assessments
• Familiarity with building inspections including property conditions assessments and forensic investigations
• Experienced in codes and standards development process including committee participation
• Understanding of Mutual Aid processes including EMAC and IMAC
• Background in hazard mitigation grant programs

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or a related B.S. degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to gain licensure within 2 years
• Minimum of 6-10 years’ experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager

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.