Roadways Technical Leader (TL) - Infrastructure

About the role

The Technical Leader (TL) is accountable for advancing technical excellence, strengthening quality, and building technical capability across the Roadways 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.
• 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 innovation, digital integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent the organization in industry forums, technical committees, and conferences.
• Develop and sustain technical capability across the discipline.
• Support strategic hiring to address capability and capacity gaps.
• Contribute to workforce planning in collaboration with regional and BC leadership.
• Engage with academic and industry networks to support the talent pipeline.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Recognized technical expertise within an infrastructure discipline (Roadways).
• Proven experience in complex project delivery and technical leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead across regions and influence without direct authority.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience in digital transformation and innovation.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled workflows and their impact on project outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.

Skills

Essential:

• Technical leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Benefits

Stantec offers competitive compensation packages, including a range from $166,300.00 to $257,800.00 annually, depending on location. Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program and health savings account.
• Flexible spending accounts and a 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program and emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid holidays.
• Accrued vacation and paid sick leave.

Pay

$166,300.00 - $257,800.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time

Contact

To submit your interest, please answer the provided questions and submit by 5pm MDT on Friday, July 24. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview starting in early August. For more information, contact Paige Bauman, Talent Acquisition Manager – Infrastructure at paige.bauman@stantec.com.