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A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? Become a Bridge Structures Engineer for one of the Top 10 Design firms as ranked by ENR Magazine and the most sustainable company in North America as ranked by the Corporate Knights!

As a Structural Designer/EIT on our transportation team, you will be a part of Stantec’s dynamic group of over 500 bridge engineers who are responsible for expanding our bridge engineering and working on a wide variety of innovative and diverse projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of bridges, walls, culverts, and sign structures incorporating California DOT practices and AASHTO LRFD standards

• Assist with conducting engineering investigations, feasibility studies, cost, and risk analysis

• Assist with assessing and identifying bridge load ratings

• Use of advanced structural analysis/design software and 3D models

• Assist with the completion of bridge construction plans and specifications

• Assist with preparing structural computations, material quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates and helping in checking the work of others

• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.

• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.

• Some working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions. Familiarity with California DOT and AASHTO LRFD codes a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.

• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues.

• Microstation experience is a plus.

• Experience with structural design is a plus.

• Excellent organization, project management and communication skills both written and verbal along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in structural design. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 0-5 years of professional experience in the design of bridges and structures. Previous internship experience in bridge design, analysis or inspection a plus.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation preferred or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

About Stantec

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 CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$74,600.00 - $104,400.00 Annually

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$80,000.00 - $112,000.00 Annually

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$85,400.00 - $119,600.00 Annually

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. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | CA | Los Angeles
Organization: 2073 Transpt-US Pacific-Los Angeles CA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 24/02/2026 04:02:19
Req ID: 1004517

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.