Senior Structural Engineer

  • Stantec
  • Trenton, New Jersey
  • Full Time
Job Order Number: DE9830772

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Company: Stantec

Location: Trenton, NJ

Salary:

Education: Less Than High School

Experience: None

Hours:

Duration: Full Time, Regular

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Description: Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment.**Your Opportunity**Stantec is seeking a senior level Structural Engineer capable of leveraging their expertise in engineering design requirements to support the implementation of resilient building codes, standards, and policies in communities throughout the US. The new staff member will provide technical input, project management, building code analyses, resilience policy review, and technical writing for a diverse team of engineers, architects, building officials, scientists and planners. The new hire should be capable of proactive project management both internally with staff, across private and NGO partners, and directly with local, state and federal clients. The role will be responsible for final delivery of products that are on budget, on time, and meet or exceed client expectations. This role includes coordination with clients on deliverable timelines and facilitation of technical reviews with SMEs. The new hire will be responsible for adhering to internal and client protocols for periodic project reporting, continuous safety assessments, and assist with the mentoring of staff. The new staff member will work with other Stantec managers to assign staffing priorities, respond to RFPs, and evaluate business development opportunities. This hire should have a strong technical research background with the ability to summarize findings in a succinct and thorough manner which can be understood by other technically proficient individuals and, at times, laymen as well. Strong communications skills including PowerPoint presentations, report preparations, and technical emails are required. A general interest in resilience policy, climate change, hazard mitigation, emergency management and building science is preferred.The new staff member will focus on projects that implement resilient engineering designs through policy whitepapers, trainings, and management of capacity & capabilities grants. This position includes intermittent opportunities for engineering design, as desired.*Position can sit anywhere in the United States**Your Key Responsibilities*** Evaluating the economic benefits and loss-avoidance impacts of hazard-resistant building codes, specifications, and/or standards* Researching existing adopted codes, specifications, and/or standards for communities throughout the US to identify opportunities for increased resilience* Researching technical government and private sector documents on building codes, insurance, and mutual aid* Providing interpretation and trainings on engineering requirements related to building codes, natural hazards, and future conditions* Summarizing technical documents/requirements into layman's terms through written and verbal communication* Managing the preparation of technical reports and presentations which summarize findings* Designating tasks and responsibilities to internal staff, as well as partners and subconsultants* Providing technical writing and formatting reviews of key deliverables* Executing project management requirements including project reporting and safety assessments* Contributing to RFPs and business development.**Your Capabilities and Credentials*** Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Willing to be a team player who leads a diverse team of professionals* Ability to work flexible hours to respond to immediate project needsPreferred Qualifications:* Experience with ASCE 7 minimum design loads for buildings and other structures and ASCE 24 flood resistant design and construction* Kn
Job ID: 485578020
Originally Posted on: 7/16/2025

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