Technical Lead - Structural

About the Role

Stantec’s New York City office is seeking a highly motivated and driven Technical Lead to support our growing infrastructure practice and lead project delivery efforts across the New York City Metropolitan area. In this role, you’ll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of engineers and Project Managers to support our building, transit, and rehabilitation projects.

The 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 offers countless restaurants, coffee shops, and iconic Fifth Avenue shopping. With multiple disciplines under one roof, the office fosters a collaborative approach to tackling technically complex challenges.

Why Choose Stantec?

• Hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs
• Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects nationwide
• Team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth
• Career development resources to expand your skills and expertise
• Opportunity to work on exciting and unique projects that support communities
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and local initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead development of design deliverables, ensuring compliance with design criteria, standards, and specifications
• Provide oversight and technical guidance on designs, advise on constructability, and serve as the Technical Lead or Engineer-of-Record for transportation, buildings, schools, and commercial structures
• Monitor progress against design milestones to ensure timely project completion
• Mentor and develop engineers, sharing knowledge and guiding professional growth
• Lead preparation of construction documents in accordance with various agency standards
• Resolve complex technical problems and exercise independent decision-making
• Review and approve construction documents and provide design support during construction (Shop Drawings, RFIs, field-related design changes, as-builts)
• Lead coordination with internal disciplines (highway, traffic, geotechnical, drainage, lighting)
• Provide QA/QC oversight, monitoring the work of structural engineers to ensure technical excellence
• Lead client development initiatives, including coordinating deliverables, submittals, meetings, and review comments

Requirements

• Licensed or ability to obtain the Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York and New Jersey
• Experience working with agencies such as MTA, PANYNJ, SCA, NYCEDC, and NYC Parks
• Thorough understanding of applicable codes and standards (NYSBC, NYCBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI)
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
• Functional expertise with structural analysis and CADD/BIM software
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced design environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred
• 10–15 years of experience in the structural design of buildings and/or transit structures
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Pay

Locations in NYC, CA (Bay Area), and NJ: $134,900.00 – $202,500.00 annually. Actual compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus-eligible. Part-time compensation is pro-rated based on agreed working hours.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits and tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays per calendar year
• Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave (or more if required by state/local law)

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law. Benefits for union positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.