Senior structural engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

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Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently looking to add a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Energy group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and interest in the field of structural engineering. This position applies knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields, with specific emphasis in dams and hydraulic structures. The candidate will have the opportunity lead structural design tasks, work with multidisciplinary teams, and interface for the analysis, design, and evaluation of unique and complex structures.

Your Key Responsibilities

Participate in multidisciplinary teams in a virtual team environment as well as in an office environment.

Lead structural design tasks and projects.

Mentor junior staff and assist in their professional development.

Oversee development of preliminary and detailed civil / structural analysis and design for concrete, steel, hydraulic structures.

Oversee preparation of studies, design criteria, design reports, plans and specifications, and review of related designs and construction plans, and support of construction.

Inspect construction for compliance with specifications; review and approve drawings; conduct field inspections; review progress versus schedule.

Develop or assist in development of budgets, scopes of work, and project plans.

Assist in project administration and management including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, and completing progress reports.

Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong expertise in analysis and design methods for hydraulic structures.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, report preparation, and the ability to work with engineering staff at all levels.

Ability to prepare complete, concise, and organized engineering calculations and analyses.

Capability and desire to lead teams and tasks.

Strong familiarity with BIM / CAD platforms and the development of contract documents.

Proactive approach to working with teams in other offices and around the world.

Education and Experience

B.S. in Civil Engineering with focus on Structural engineering, Master’s degree with emphasis in structural engineering preferred.

PE license required, SE license preferred.

10+ years’ of relevant structural engineering experience.

Structural analysis and design of hydraulic structures and familiarity with the relevant codes and guidelines.

Preferred Software Experience : finite element software such as SAP2000, ANSYS or LS DYNA.

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.

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Pay Range :

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 117,800.00 - Max Salary $ 176,800.00
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - Min Salary $ 126,400.00 - Max Salary $ 189,600.00
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 134,900.00 - Max Salary $ 202,500.00

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 | WA | Bellevue

Organization : BC-2242 Energy-US West

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 01 / 11 / 2025 12 : 11 : 29

Req ID : 1002842

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