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Your Opportunity

Your role is to work with general supervision and direction on various sized projects. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsible for projects of varying complexity/size

Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all structural engineered systems or products for a project

Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats

Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of building’s structural systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers

Prepares and revises documentation in various structural phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details

Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors

Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating

Assists senior-level staff with developing and managing the project scope, budget, deliverables, staffing and schedule

Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents

Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software

Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized building elements such as two-way slabs, prestressed concrete, piled foundations and superstructures constructed with timber, steel and concrete.

Participates in constructability reviews.

Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the structural group

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Your Capabilities and Credentials
Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes
General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
Strong knowledge of structural systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards
Experience in designing steel, concrete, timber, and masonry
Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
Thorough understanding of structural engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Presentation and interview skills are preferred
Experience in project management
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Prefer experience with Newforma, AutoCAD; Comprehensive Building Analysis Software such as SAFI, S-Frame, StaadPro and ETABS

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer.
5 years of experience or greater within the industry. 
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is a benefit. 

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 is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #DesignYourPlace