Your Opportunity

The role of Structural Engineer is to deliver a broad spectrum of marine infrastructure projects as part of our Vancouver based Ports team.

The opportunity is to be an integral part of the successful delivery of projects at all phases (planning, design, tendering, construction, maintenance).

You will have the opportunity to develop innovative and sustainable design solutions working alongside an award winning design team in order to deliver exciting projects.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a positive and dynamic work environment. An ability to maintain the big picture throughout the design process in a dynamic environment will help build a long-lasting career at Stantec

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute design work for projects at all stages including planning, preliminary design, detailed design, tender/construction support and maintenance.

• Performs structural engineering design and review tasks on assigned port and marine structures related projects.

• Perform & review calculations along with structural analysis and modeling.

• Lead the preparation of engineering project documents including drawings, reports, specifications and costs estimates.

• Attends and assists in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals.

• Supports the growth of our business with a focus on the ports and marine terminals discipline in British Columbia, including proposal writing, team coordination, and assisting project managers / project engineers.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Mentoring junior structural engineers and EIT’s

• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.

• Utilizes relevant software programs including SAP2000 to prepare analysis, design, and complex working drawings.

Your Capabilities and Credentials- Previous experience in port and marine terminals design working with multidiscipline teams on a wide variety of port projects including a variety of marine structures.

• Demonstrated technical skills on projects and in particular marine structures including wharves, piers and jetties.

• Strong communication skills, including an aptitude for value based leadership and people management.

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary design teams in the successful execution of infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of all phases of infrastructure projects, including conventional and alternative delivery methods for public and private clients.

• Ability to effectively discuss and make presentations related to design work.

• Possesses excellent time-management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.

• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.

• Strong understanding of relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD, SAP2000, Civil3D, GIS, MathCAD, and MS Excel Macros.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering or related field. Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer with registration in BC. Minimum of 8-12 years of experience.

Previous experience in port and marine terminals design working with multidiscipline teams on a wide variety of Ports & Marine Terminals projects including a variety of marine structures.

Position will primarily work in an office/hybrid setting; may require some field work.

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 global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 94,600.00 - Max Salary $ 137,100.00

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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

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: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1158 Transpt-CA British Columbia-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/10/2025 09:10:36
Req ID: 1002693