Structural Engineer- Water

Join our Water group as an Intermediate Structural Engineer and help design the water and wastewater infrastructure that communities depend on. Based in one of our Alberta offices, you will deliver world-class structural engineering for clients around the globe as part of a collaborative, diverse team. You will take on technically challenging work with real ownership, partnering with junior and senior engineers and designers to deliver high-quality designs on time and on budget. This position reports to the Structural Team Lead.

What You’ll Do

• Apply your structural engineering expertise across a broad range of assignments, making independent decisions to solve complex problems, resolve technical questions, and plan and coordinate work.


• Design wet infrastructure, including water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, conveyance, dam, flood mitigation and irrigation projects.


• Work directly with clients, business and professional organizations, and equipment vendors, and collaborate with colleagues across Stantec, including teams in other offices around the world.


• Lead structural engineering teams on small to medium-sized projects, and guide and mentor junior staff.


• Contribute to business development activities.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited university, and registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Alberta.


• Relevant experience in structural design, including competence in the seismic design of concrete, steel, and masonry systems.


• Experience in the structural design, detailing, and construction of environmental engineering concrete structures, including water, wastewater, and industrial waste facilities, in accordance with ACI 350 and CSA S900.2.


• Good working knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada, CSA A23, CSA S16, and the Microsoft Office suite.


• Good working knowledge of SAP2000, ETABS, and other finite element software.


• Good knowledge of architectural design and building envelope details.


• The ability to prepare complete, concise, and well-organized engineering calculations and analysis.


• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, and the ability to represent the firm at client interviews and presentations.


• The ability and willingness to lead structural engineering teams on small to medium-sized projects and to provide guidance and leadership to junior staff.


• The ability and willingness to be part of a large global engineering company and work with teams in other offices around the world.

What Will Set You Apart

• Significant experience with water and wastewater infrastructure.


• A Master’s Degree.


• Experience in project management.


• Field review and commissioning experience, and a willingness to travel for field reviews and construction support.


• Knowledge of ASCE 7.


• Registration or eligibility for registration in the US.

Why Join Us

You will work on meaningful projects that protect public health, public safety and the environment, with the technical depth of a specialist team and the reach of a global firm. You will have the opportunity to take on project leadership, mentor emerging engineers, and collaborate with colleagues around the world as you grow your career.

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.