Principal Structural Engineer - ( 2300035B )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

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 Opportunity

The role of a Principal Structural Engineer is to lead work on medium and large projects, and to manage and grow a team of Structural Engineers supporting local and national projects. The Principal Structural Engineer will be able to evaluate, select, and specify engineered systems or products for a project. Additional

Your Responsibilities

Model the Way - consistently demonstrate and model the core competencies of a Principal. These competencies are:

• Visionary - Creates a compelling, relevant vision for the future
• Inspirational - Inspires others toward a shared vision. Demonstrates a passion and charisma in words and behavior. Leads by example.
• Strategic - able to assess strengths, weaknesses and opportunities and threats not only as they relate to the individual but to the firm. Creates strategic alliances and leverages resources to most effectively realize goals.
• Tactical - bottom line orientation with commitment to results. Able to interpret and synthesize hard data.
• Focused - prioritizes and synthesizes initiatives to achieve clear results.
• Persuasive - able to use logic, reason and force of personality to motivate and educate others.
• Likeable - people centric with strong inter-personal skills. Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Decisive - Able to make decisions quickly even when supporting data is not available.
• Ethical - direct and straight forward; able to set clear expectations for others and to hold them accountable through candid and timely communication. Is self-accountable.
• Introspective - Open to feedback and dedicated to life-long learning and self-improvement. Seeks continuous improvement for themselves, their team and the firm.
• Ambassador – acts as an internal and external representative of the firm; shares the Stantec story with prospective and existing employees, clients, industry colleagues, and others.
• Role model – leads by example and consistently demonstrates the firm’s culture and values.
• Communicator – proactively shares ideas, knowledge, concerns and recommendations. Fosters two-way communication and effective team-working.
• Mentor – identifies or assesses the learning needs of others and guides them towards growth and development.
• Results-oriented – identifies and acts upon obstacles to the success of individuals, teams, projects, and the Structural Practice.
• Liaison – assesses activity and behavior at all levels of the firm and identifies appropriate resources to facilitate positive outcomes.
• Proactively identify ways and means to support staff, practice, and firm success.
• Attend and/or participate in events where leadership visibility is desired (i.e., company events/parties, industry events, recruiting programs).
• Periodically acts as QC reviewer on projects.
• Proactively represents firm and pursues opportunities for new business.
• Develops and delivers client presentations.
• Assist with development of design standards.
• Directly manages and mentor’s other engineers; engaging, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Hire top tier talent focused on meeting the strategic objectives of the Structures Practice. Mentor existing staff and work with them to create an appropriate career path and to track their growth.
• Participate in the development, dissemination and implementation of a business plan.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 15 years of related experience
• Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• California Professional Engineering license is required, California Structural Engineering license is required.
• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, seismic design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards
• Deep understanding and working knowledge the following building systems: steel framing including lateral systems for seismic (braced frames, BRBF, SPSW, etc.), concrete framing including lateral systems for seismic (shear walls and moment frames), wood framing, timber.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of Architects, Engineers, and Owner clients effectively
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Experience with modeling software (Autodesk Revit)
• Experience with general business and industry software (Microsoft Office suite) and Industry standard Structural Engineering software (CSI, RISA, RAM, etc.)

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. #DesignYourPlace

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Salary Range(s):

• $128,200 - $206,300 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-California-Los Angeles

Other Locations : United States-California-San Diego

Work Locations :

Los Angeles CA

Organization : BC-2045 Buildings-US Pacific

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 1, 2024, 9:12:37 AM

Req ID: 2300035B

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