Senior Structural Engineer

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together we’re making an impact around the world.

Stantec is seeking a highly qualified senior structural engineer specializing in marine and waterfront design to support our transportation practice in New England. The selected candidate must be able to manage and technically lead teams in the design and construction administration of complex waterfront projects for public and private sector clients throughout the region. This position is flexible between our Burlington, MA, Boston, MA, and Virginia Beach, VA offices and remote work.

For the right candidate, we would consider any office across the United States.

• 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.

• Performs structural marine and waterfront engineering assignments that are broad and varied in nature, requiring sound application of technical codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Performs and oversees engineering planning and design assignments at key stages of projects.
• Oversees technical work, provides technical guidance, and mentoring of entry‑ and intermediate‑level engineers.
• Analyzes complex problems, modifies methods, procedures, and processes and proposes new alternative solutions.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of project deliverables including contract documents.
• Responsible for the review and sealing of contract deliverables.
• Performs independent technical and quality reviews.
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in adapting and applying procedures to address unusual situations and to resolve issues.
• Ensures Stantec’s engineering and design procedures and guidelines are consistently and correctly applied on projects, with an eye toward continuous improvement.
• Consistently executes safe work practices and work plans while completing field and office work.
• Coordinates with clients, agencies, and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals.
• Responsible for invoicing, managing, and monitoring financial performance of project budgets using PM dashboard access.
• May write and negotiate proposals as project issues arise with clients or reviewing agencies.

• Highly skilled in technical and functional aspects of the role.
• Proven ability in staff supervision and leadership; experience directly managing others is required.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration, facilitation, and teamwork skills.
• Possesses strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within the New England area as required. Estimated travel: 25%.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in one New England state with ability to obtain licensure in other states within 6 months of employment as needed.
• Experience with engineering design tools such as MathCAD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM, Microsoft Project, and structural software such as CSiBridge, Shoring Suite, and Optimoor.
• Prior experience with U.S. Federal agency engineering and construction projects (NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEE, etc.) or similar port and marine transportation entities is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant structural marine and waterfront structures experience.

This position will primarily be in an office setting; may…