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Senior Structural Engineer
@ Stantec
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer for its downtown Vancouver office to lead structural design of buildings and industrial facilities. The role serves as technical authority, mentors engineering staff, and leads client and multidisciplinary coordination. The posting states a preference for on-site work in Vancouver, occasional travel, and possible Engineer of Record responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead structural design of buildings and industrial facilities
- Serve as technical lead on major projects
- Direct and mentor engineers and technologists
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination and client meetings
- Oversee project scope, budget and schedule
Requirements summary:
- P.Eng. in British Columbia, Struct. Eng. preferred
- 15+ years North American structural design experience
- Advanced seismic design and analysis software skills
- Bachelor's in civil engineering with structural focus
- Leadership and client communication skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., Struct. Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil engineering, Structural engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 588 |
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Your Opportunity:
As part of our continued growth, we have an immediate opening in our downtown Vancouver office for a Senior Structural Engineer. 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.
Stantec’s integrated team approach brings together clients, operators, stakeholders, and internal specialists to deliver resilient, efficient, and sustainable solutions. Our clients span the healthcare, commercial, institutional, residential, mixed-use, education, science & technology, mission-critical, manufacturing, food & beverage, transit, municipal, and national defense sectors. Project types include new construction and renovations of:
- Aircraft hangars, land side ports & marine, hydro buildings.
- Food processing facilities.
- Warehousing and distribution centres.
- Vehicle maintenance facilities (aircraft, ships, light rail, heavy rail, bus, fleet, mining, etc.).
- Component manufacturing and assembly facilities.
- Light industrial buildings.
- Healthcare facilities (hospitals, acute care, clinics, and laboratories).
- Commercial and mixed-use developments (office, retail, and high-rise residential towers).
- Institutional and civic buildings (education, community, cultural, and government).
- Mission-critical, science, and technology.
- Seismic upgrade / retrofit projects.
- Staff support facilities associated with the above.
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 (preferred).
- 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.
About Stantec:
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and stakeholders drive us to think beyond what has been done before—addressing climate change, digital transformation, and the future of 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 is possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
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