Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer - ( 2400018E )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Remote/ Flexible Location : Position can sit anywhere in the United States.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a mid-to-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.

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.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities ad 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 needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ASCE 7 minimum design loads for buildings and other structures and ASCE 24 flood resistant design and construction

• Knowledge of CBC Chapter 7a, IWUIC, NFPA, and relevant fire hazard codes and standards

• Background in safe shelter design and best available refuge area assessments

• Familiarity with building inspections including property conditions assessments and forensic investigations

• Experienced in codes and standards development process including committee participation

• Understanding of Mutual Aid processes including EMAC and IMAC

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or a related B.S. degree

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to gain licensure within 2 years

• Minimum of 3-10 years' experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Project Manager

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• NYC $107,000/Outside NYC $84,900 - NYC $155,100/Outside NYC $123,100 Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in NYC/NY

• $93,400 - $135,400 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO and HI

• $100,200 - $145,300 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA

• SF Area $107,000/CA Other Areas $84,900 - SF Area $155,100/CA Other Areas $123,100 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Maryland-Laurel

Other Locations : United States-California, United States, United States-New York, United States-Washington, United States-New York-New York, United States-Colorado, United States-Hawaii

Organization : BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 19, 2024, 7:46:52 AM

Req ID: 2400018E

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