Stantec · 6 hours ago
Principal, Senior Civil Engineer
475 Fifth Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10017, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$162K/yr - $243K/yr
25+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, and they are seeking a Principal level, Senior Civil Engineer to lead complex urban infrastructure projects in the NYC metropolitan area. This role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring technical excellence, and cultivating relationships with clients and agencies to expand Stantec’s impact in the region.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Oversee portfolios as Project Executive/Technical Lead, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality, with rigorous QA/QC across your projects and peer reviews across the practice
Collaborate with NY/CT/NJ transportation leadership to advance integrated roadway planning and engineering efforts, helping establish consistent processes and identifying gaps in regional roadway expertise
Serve as Principal in Charge, Project Manager, and/or Engineer of Record (EOR) on multidiscipline civil projects (streetscapes, roadways, transit/rail, waterfronts, site/campus development), directing standards, calculations, and sealed deliverables; lead technical reviews of design components (geometrics, grading/drainage, utilities, stormwater, traffic/MPT, and constructability)
Drive strong financial performance by applying rigorous Project Management principles—controlling financial impact, minimizing at‑risk work, and leveraging project controls effectively
Chair coordination meetings with clients and agency stakeholders; secure approvals and guide permitting strategies
Activate and grow trusted relationships across NYCDOT, NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYCEDC, NYCDOB, and regional partners (MTA agencies, Port Authority), advancing pursuits and programmatic frameworks
Lead account planning and capture for high value pursuits; develop win strategies, teaming (including competitor/peer firms where strategic), scopes, budgets, and narratives
Support bi‑monthly progress tracking on key account net revenue, sales, and business development spending to drive disciplined and predictable account performance
Grow a high performing team; foster strong people leadership by mentoring emerging leaders, supporting supervisor–direct report alignment, and contributing to career development pathways
Qualification
Required
25 plus years in civil engineering with documented EOR responsibility on complex urban infrastructure in NYC or comparable Tier1 metro areas
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Licensed Professional Engineer (New York State preferred or able to obtain within 6 months of start date)
Demonstrated leadership of multidiscipline design and construction support; mastery of civil design tools (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroStation/ORD), and agency standards (DOT/DEP/DDC; plus, MTA/PA where applicable)
Proven business development track record bringing in work via client/agency/developer/competitor relationships; history of leading proposals, interviews, and negotiations
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
Dave Flynn
Senior Vice President, Health, Safety, Security & Environment
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