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Geospatial Technical Leader (TL) - Infrastructure

Stantec · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$166k–$258k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Technical Leader (TL) is accountable for advancing technical excellence, strengthening quality, and building technical capability across the Geospatial discipline within the Infrastructure Business Unit (BOU).

Responsibilities

  • Advance technical excellence across the discipline by defining, standardizing, and reinforcing technical practices.
  • Promote consistent application of QA/QC processes, design standards, and technical review practices across projects.
  • Lead resolution of technical issues, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure consistency in technical approaches across regions and Business Centers (BCs).
  • Embed technical expertise into project delivery by collaborating with delivery leadership and supporting project teams.
  • Build and lead a connected, high-performing technical community across the discipline.
  • Drive adoption of digital tools, advanced engineering methods, and innovative delivery approaches.
  • Support implementation of AI-enabled workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, and insight generation while maintaining appropriate human oversight.
  • Strengthen the visibility and credibility of the technical discipline through industry representation and thought leadership.
  • Develop and sustain technical capability across the discipline by contributing to strategic hiring and workforce planning.
  • Support strategic pursuits and project outcomes by participating in technical reviews, risk assessments, and design oversight.

Requirements

Typically 15+ years of relevant experience, recognized technical expertise within an infrastructure discipline (Geospatial), proven experience in complex project delivery and technical leadership, and demonstrated ability to lead across regions and influence without direct authority.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline.

Skills

  • Strong technical leadership and project management skills.
  • Experience in digital tools and advanced engineering methods.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and AD&D insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave.

Pay

$166,300.00 - $257,800.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time

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