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About the Role
Stantec is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Structural Engineer to lead work on medium and large projects, and to manage and grow a team of Structural Engineers supporting local and national projects. The Principal Structural Engineer will be able to evaluate, select, and specify engineered systems or products for a project.
Responsibilities
- Creates a compelling, relevant vision for the future
- Inspires others toward a shared vision and leads by example
- Assesses strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and creates strategic alliances
- Demonstrates a bottom-line orientation with commitment to results
- Prioritizes and synthesizes initiatives to achieve clear results
- Uses logic, reason, and personality to motivate and educate others
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Makes decisions quickly, even with incomplete data
- Sets clear expectations and holds others accountable
- Is open to feedback and dedicated to lifelong learning and self-improvement
- Acts as an internal and external representative of the firm
- Leads by example and demonstrates the firm’s culture and values
- Proactively shares ideas, knowledge, concerns, and recommendations
- Identifies and guides the learning needs of others
- Identifies and acts upon obstacles to success
- Assesses activity and behavior at all levels of the firm and identifies appropriate resources
- Proactively identifies ways to support staff, practice, and firm success
- Attends and/or participates in events where leadership visibility is desired
- Periodically acts as QC reviewer on projects
- Proactively represents the firm and pursues opportunities for new business
- Develops and delivers client presentations
- Assists with the development of design standards
- Directly manages and mentors other engineers, engaging, developing, and retaining top talent
- Hires top-tier talent focused on meeting strategic objectives
- Mentors existing staff and works with them to create career paths and track growth
- Participates in the development, dissemination, and implementation of a business plan
Requirements
- Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes
- Strong knowledge of structural systems, seismic and wind design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards
- Deep understanding and working knowledge of steel framing (including lateral systems for seismic), concrete framing (including lateral systems for seismic), wood framing, and timber
- Ability to communicate concepts and ideas effectively to a diverse audience
- Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to manage time to meet project budget and schedule
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings
- Ability to engage in creative and critical thought
- 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.)
- Experience with Big Room meetings and HCAI design experience is required
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
Skills
- Structural design
- Code application
- Structural systems
- Seismic design
- Wind design
- Construction means and methods
- Materials knowledge
- Steel framing
- Concrete framing
- Wood framing
- Timber
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Client presentations
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Autodesk Revit
- Microsoft Office suite
- CSI
- RISA
- RAM
- Big Room meetings
- HCAI design
Location
- Local
- National
Work Type
- Office environment
- Field work
Experience Level
- 15+ years of related experience
- Principal
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Master’s degree preferred
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Structural Engineering (SE) license
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.