Senior Structural Engineer
Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. When it comes to hydropower, dams, locks and navigation projects, we design with the next generation in mind. We operate with the strength of a $3B company paired with the agility of a specialized Energy group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful waterpower and dam projects—projects vital to both local and global communities.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is currently looking to add a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Energy group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and interest in the field of structural engineering. This position applies knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields, with specific emphasis in dams and hydraulic structures. The candidate will have the opportunity lead structural design tasks, work with multidisciplinary teams, and interface for the analysis, design, and evaluation of unique and complex structures.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams in a virtual team environment as well as in an office environment.
- Lead structural design tasks and projects.
- Mentor junior staff and assist in their professional development.
- Oversee development of preliminary and detailed civil /structural analysis and design for concrete, steel, hydraulic structures.
- Oversee preparation of studies, design criteria, design reports, plans and specifications, and review of related designs and construction plans, and support of construction.
- Inspect construction for compliance with specifications; review and approve drawings; conduct field inspections; review progress versus schedule.
- Develop or assist in development of budgets, scopes of work, and project plans.
- Assist in project administration and management including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, and completing progress reports.
- Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong expertise in analysis and design methods for hydraulic structures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, report preparation, and the ability to work with engineering staff at all levels.
- Ability to prepare complete, concise, and organized engineering calculations and analyses.
- Capability and desire to lead teams and tasks.
- Strong familiarity with BIM/CAD platforms and the development of contract documents.
- Proactive approach to working with teams in other offices and around the world.
Education and Experience
- B.S. in Civil Engineering with focus on Structural engineering, Master’s degree with emphasis in structural engineering preferred.
- PE license required, SE license preferred.
- 10+ years’ of relevant structural engineering experience.
- Structural analysis and design of hydraulic structures and familiarity with the relevant codes and guidelines.
- Preferred Software Experience: - finite element software such as SAP2000, ANSYS or LS DYNA.
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.
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