Structural Designer

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• General understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and any other relevant design software.
• Knowledge of calculations performed by software.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Takes initiative on tasks and coordinates with other members of the design team.
• Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others.
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and various structures.
• Willingness to perform field work including close-up inspections from lifts and bucket trucks.
• Attention to detail with focus on accuracy and thoroughness in inspections and reporting.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering or related field and working toward licensure.
• 1-2 years of experience in the structural engineering with portion focused on inspections and assessments. Experience with design of transportation structures is a plus.

Position will require a mix of field work and office work.

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.

Why Choose Stantec?

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
• Stantec’s New York City office is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, walking distance from Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Overlooking Bryant Park and the historic New York Public Library, the neighborhood is home to countless restaurants, coffee shops, and iconic Fifth Avenue shopping. With multiple disciplines located under one roof, our New York City office fosters a collaborative approach to tackling technically complex, never-seen-that-before challenges that our clients present and our urban fabric demands.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Are you interested in this role but don’t meet every single requirement? At Stantec we create opportunities by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences. So even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.