Structural Designer - Buildings

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.

Your Opportunity:

Join a dynamic team that balances competing project interests with creativity and efficiency for challenging and exciting projects. Together, we can accelerate towards a brighter future. Our team of interdisciplinary engineers works collaboratively with clients to design buildings and processes that are on track for safety, performance, and sustainability.

Your Duties:

The role of a Structural Designer is to work independently on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger projects under the guidance of a senior engineer. As a Structural EIT will be able to perform structural analysis, design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems. Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform structural calculations and analysis of buildings and other structures.
• Assist in preparing deliverable documents including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Works with and coordinates with architectural, interiors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Assist Construction Administration duties including completing field observations reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders.
• Participate in project meetings; communicate design issues and solutions with the design team.
• Develop an understanding of industry standard design processes and construction means and methods.
• Work within project scope, budgets, and design approach to deliver projects to clients on time, on budget, and at a high level of client service.
• Assist with the development of design standards.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of structural building codes and requirements.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building code and other similar material.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience including architects, engineers, and clients effectively.
• Basic understanding of Revit, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Bluebeam Revu; Component Design Software such as Enercalc; Finite Element Analysis Software such as RISA and SAP/ETABS.

Education and Experience:

• 0 – 3 years of related experience
• Master’s degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering with an emphasis in structures is required
• NCEES EIT is required
• Experience with earthquake seismic design or coursework is required
• Experience with Revit and other BIM 3D modelling software is preferred
• Prior internship experience at an engineering related firm is preferred

The preceding job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

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.

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. #DesignYourPlace

Pay Range:

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 84,700.00 - Max Salary $ 114,300.00

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.

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 | CA | San Francisco

Organization: BC-2045 Buildings-US California Engineering

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/09/2025 06:09:25

Req ID: 1002326

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.