Stantec

Senior Structural Engineer

Stantec$136K — $204K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered P.Eng. in British Columbia with Structural Engineering designation required
  • Extensive knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada and other relevant standards
  • Advanced expertise in seismic design and structural software
  • Minimum 15 years of North American structural design experience
  • Proven leadership skills in managing engineering teams and large-scale projects
  • Strong communication abilities for client engagement and team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Lead the structural design of buildings and industrial facilities
  • Serve as the technical lead to ensure efficient, innovative solutions
  • Mentor engineering staff and guide project design delivery
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
  • Manage project scope, budget, staffing, and scheduling
  • Conduct quality assurance and control reviews for projects
  • Support business development through client relationship building

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
  • Engagement in innovative and challenging projects
  • Access to advanced structural design technologies
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
  • Participation in strategic project planning and client interactions
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity:

As part of our continued growth, we have an immediate opening in our downtown Vancouver office for a Senior Structural Engineer (Struct. Eng). This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who thrives on technical excellence, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and guiding teams through complex building and industrial facility projects. You will serve as a technical authority, oversee structural design delivery, mentor engineering staff, and contribute to strategic project planning and client engagement.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide senior-level leadership in the structural design of buildings and industrial facilities, including advanced analysis, system development, and technical oversight.
  • Serve as the technical lead on major projects, ensuring structural solutions are innovative, efficient, code compliant, and aligned with client objectives.
  • Develop and review structural systems, design details, and engineering documentation through sketches, diagrams, electronic models, and other visual formats.
  • Direct and mentor a team of engineers and technologists; provide technical guidance, quality oversight, and professional development support.
  • Lead multidisciplinary coordination with internal teams, external consultants, clients, contractors, and vendors.
  • Participate in and often lead client meetings, project requirement sessions, and value engineering discussions.
  • Oversee project scope for development, budgeting, staffing strategies, and schedule management in collaboration with project managers and discipline leads.
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate project specifications with construction documents
  • Conduct constructability reviews and provide senior-level technical input during design and construction phases.
  • Perform and oversee quality assurance and quality control reviews across multiple projects.
  • Contribute to the development of structural standards, best practices, and technical guidelines for the group.
  • Support business development activities, including proposal input, client relationship building, and pursuit strategy.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high technical and delivery standards.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:
  • Registered P.Eng. in British Columbia with a Struct. Eng. designation (a mandatory requirement for this role). Applicants who do not hold, or are not immediately eligible to obtain, the Struct. Eng. designation in British Columbia will not be considered.
  • Extensive knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada and relevant structural design codes, standards, guidelines, practices including CSA A23.3 (concrete), CSA S16 (steel), CSA O86 (wood), and CSA S304 (masonry). Familiarity with U.S. codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318/350, AISC 360, TMS 402) is an asset.
  • Deep understanding of structural systems, construction methods, materials, and industry best practices.
  • Advanced expertise in seismic design and proficiency with structural analysis/design software such as SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, RAM, Mass, Profis, and CRSI.
  • Strong understanding of project documentation phases and the integration of drawings and specifications.
  • Proven ability to lead and review the work of others, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project budgets and schedules.
  • Experience conducting senior-level field reviews and managing construction administration processes.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration, and contribute strategic thinking and creative problem-solving.
  • Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD is preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural focus; master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum of 15 years of North American experience in structural design of building structures, with extensive experience in steel and concrete construction.
  • Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex, large-scale projects.
  • Experience in construction reviews, technical reporting, and client-facing communication is an asset.

Additional Expectations
  • Position may require occasional travel.
  • The preference is to work at our Stantec office in Vancouver.
  • Position may require taking on Engineer of Record responsibilities.

Typical office environment with extended periods of computer use. Field work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required by the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$136,300.00 - $204,500.00 Annually

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/08/2026 02:08:22
Req ID: 1007116

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.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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