Structural Designer

When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges and Structures Team does too. From local bridge rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals.

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.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

You will work alongside engineering professionals who provide strong diverse structural engineering services to the bridge, building and marine structures at Stantec. This position is primarily a design/analysis role with some field responsibilities. Please visit our website to learn more about Stantec's Transportation Markets.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparing structural design calculations in accordance with applicable design standards and Agencies (i.e. AASHTO, IBC, ACI, AISC, NJDOT, NJTA & NYSDOT).

• Performing structural analysis of new designs and existing structures (bridges, retaining walls, sign structures, culverts, etc.). Experience with concrete design and construction is also preferred.

• Leading and reviewing conceptual design alternatives in order to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions.

• Preparing contract documents including, but not limited to, conceptual design alternatives, contract drawings, and specifications.

• Preparing technical specifications and special provisions.

• Reviewing contract shop drawings for conformance with contract design.

• Tender document preparation and contract management.

• Assistant team leader for biennial bridge inspection projects; writing bridge inspection reports.

• Preparing repair details.

• Regular collaboration with colleagues in other offices and different areas of expertise in an integrated design environment. #INDInfrastructure

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of IBC, AASHTO, ACI, ASCE, NJDOT, NJTA standards

• Good verbal and written communication skills required

• Ability to work with a design team on assignments

• Professional

Education and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience

• Bachelor’s degree from recognized university/college specializing in structural engineering required

• Professional Engineering license required

Are you interested in this role but don’t meet every single requirement? At Stantec we create opportunities by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences. So even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

Pay Range:

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$85,400.00 - $119,600.00 Annually

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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | NJ | Rochelle Park
Organization: 1925 Transpt-US Northeast-Rochelle Park NJ
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/01/2026 04:01:54
Req ID: 1004019

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.