Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices in own discipline and basic knowledge in others.
Ability to conceptualize and develop solutions for complex systems.
Strong communication skills for conveying scope, schedule, and budget.
Adept at writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
Skilled in analyzing, problem-solving, and training others; organized and detail-oriented.
Capable of independently resolving complex problems within the engineering discipline.
Responsibilities
Manage technical project processes and scope of work within discipline; review schedules and budgets.
Delegate tasks to project engineers and designers as appropriate.
Conduct project reviews and approvals before QA/QC reviews by technical authority.
Maintain strong client relations; articulate project requirements and troubleshoot effectively.
Coordinate with all disciplines to integrate work and client requests into design.
Act as supervisor and resource to the technical design team; support staff education and development.
Participate in the engineering community for personal knowledge and professional growth.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth through mentorship and education.
Engagement with a diverse range of projects and clients.
Access to a collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Participation in industry seminars and conferences for continuous learning.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Your Opportunity
The Senior Project Engineer guides the technical design of projects as subject matter expert, mentor, and resource to the technical team. Position delegates, leads, and directs work of Project Engineers and Designers. Role will conceptualize, execute, and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients' needs and expectations.
Your Key Responsibilities
Manages Stantec's technical project process and scope of work within own discipline; reviews schedule and budgeted hours; finds and resolves all inconsistencies with project manager.
Delegates tasks to project engineers and designers within own discipline as appropriate.
Follows Stantec's quality management process; conducts project reviews and approvals before all QA/QC reviews done by the technical authority.
Maintains strong client relations; able to understand and articulate project and design requirements, progress, and troubleshooting to clients and technical staff.
Coordinates well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.
Acts as supervisor and resource to technical design team; supports and assists staff education and development.
Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attends meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.
Able to conceptualize and develop solutions for multifaceted systems and interactions with varied disparate components.
Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope, schedule, and budget to clients, co-workers, and technical teams (e.g. work plan, statement of work, and 2-way communication.)
Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
Equipped to analyze, problem solve, and train others; organized and attentive to detail; flexible and collaborative.
Able to independently resolve complex problems within the engineer's discipline.
Education and Experience
Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum 10 years related industry experience
Registered professional engineer (PE) license or other professional certification based on expertise required.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
