Senior Structural Engineer- Water and Wastewater
Job Description
Communities across the Pacific Northwest rely on resilient, well‑designed water infrastructure, and that work has never been more critical. At Stantec, our Water structural engineers take on complex, high‑impact challenges: seismic‑resilient treatment facilities, large-scale concrete structures, and infrastructure that protects public health for generations.
Join a collaborative, technically strong team where your expertise shapes projects, standards, and future leaders.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (or Senior Civil Engineer with structural emphasis) to play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
In this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader on structural design, partnering closely with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining strong ties to hands‑on engineering. You’ll work under the mentorship of a Principal Structural Engineer while enjoying meaningful autonomy and influence.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as structural design lead on water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants, reservoirs, and liquid‑containing concrete structures
- Perform and oversee conceptual through detailed structural design, including analysis, calculations, drawings, and specifications
- Design primarily reinforced concrete, along with masonry and structural steel systems
- Collaborate with civil, mechanical, process, and construction teams to deliver coordinated solutions
- Review and guide structural work produced by other engineers and designers
- Provide construction support, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and structural observations
- Mentor and support junior engineers, helping grow technical capability across the team
- Contribute to the development of structural standards, tools, and best practices
- Represent Stantec with clients, partners, and regulators as a trusted technical advisor
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of structural engineering experience, ideally within water, wastewater, or heavy civil infrastructure
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Oregon PE preferred; out‑of‑state PEs supported in obtaining OR licensure. Structural Engineer (SE) license welcome but not required
Strong working knowledge of IBC / OSSC, ASCE 7, ACI 318 and/or ACI 350, and AISC 360, TMS 402
Experience designing and reviewing seismic and liquid‑containing structures
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with 3D structural modeling
Experience with analysis software such as SAP2000, RAM, RISA, or STAAD
Clear communicator who enjoys collaboration, mentoring, and problem‑solving
Why Stantec
Work on high‑profile public infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact
Strong technical culture with access to engineering specialists across North America
Opportunities to grow into discipline leadership or technical expert roles
Support for licensure, professional development, and industry involvement
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and bonus eligibility
Work Location & Flexibility
This position is based in Portland, OR, with a hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility to balance in‑office collaboration with remote work, in alignment with business and project needs.