Sr Structural Engineer

About the role

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Energy and Resources team. This role offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects within the Energy and Resource sector, ranging from studies to detail engineering and construction support for projects in North America and across the world. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand and work according to the requirements of the Stantec Safety Culture and comply with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients.
• Perform structural design and analysis to applicable codes, including heavy industrial/energy infrastructure, steel structures, and concrete foundations.
• Develop designs through sketches, hand calculations, and structural analysis software models.
• Work with Engineers and Designers (CAD/BIM) on fit-for-purpose designs that meet the client’s needs and requests.
• Interface with other disciplines and project management to execute projects per the project plan.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to EITs and designers as part of their professional development, while taking an active role in your own career development.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Prepare and coordinate project specifications including construction documents.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or clients.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered P.E. in at least one state in the Western United States (i.e. Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Texas) and the ability to get registered in additional states.
• Strong communication, coordination, and time management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to apply practical knowledge and make sound judgement to analyze issues, interpret information and select methods and solutions to resolve design problems within stand practice guidelines.
• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.). Knowledge of specific codes and standards related to sub station design such as ASCE MOP 113 2nd Edition, IEEE 693, IEEE 605 is an asset.
• Experience in project team setting and engaging in creative and critical thinking.
• Enthusiastic to expand structural engineering knowledge and keen to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work on multiple jobs/projects at a time.
• Skills to manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Knowledge of and ability to use industry standard structural analysis software suites (STAAD.Pro or RISA 3D, etc.), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of mathematical computational tools such as MathCad and the ability to perform detailed structural calculations within this environment.
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other Stantec offices.
• Field experience is a strong asset.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural.
• A Master's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Western United States with 10 to 20 years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on industrial infrastructure.