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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, or port 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

Stantec is seeking a transportation Structural Engineer with minimum of 5 years of experience in design of new transportation structures with a focus on highway, transit and rail structures including High Speed Rail. Experience in buried and underground structures is a plus. Experience in waterfront structures is also a plus but not required. Experience with inspection, load rating and rehabilitation of existing structures is a also a plus. The successful candidate will be required to assist senior engineers in performing structural design, developing design drawings, design calculations and design specifications for various infrastructure and transportation related projects in California. Come join our Stantec Transportation Team and work alongside other experienced professionals who share your passion to better California through exciting, sustainable and unique projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of relevant structural engineering for transportation structures.

• Preparing design drawings, calculations, and details for various transportation projects.

• Design of new transportation structures and rehabilitation of existing transportation structures with close coordination with other disciplines.

• Review of shop drawings produced by fabricators and detailers, calculations performed by other engineers, coordinate with design team, site visits to address site issues and verify existing conditions, respond to request for information, oversee testing and monitoring programs.

• Assist with client coordination including coordinating deliveries, submittals, meeting, review comments etc. Clients include public agencies and private clients.

• Coordinating with other structural staff design departments and clients to complete projects to a high standard.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

• Proficient in concrete (including precast and prestressed), steel, masonry and wood/timber design.

• Proficiency in Structural Analysis with SAP2000, CSiBridge, Midas Civil or similar software.

• Strong background preparing structural design calculations and plans per Caltrans Design Standards.

• Thorough understanding of design codes and agency standards such as ACI, AASHTO, REMA, AISC, AWC, Timber NDS, , Caltrans Design Standards, and CBC-IBC.

• Previous experience on DOD, NAVFAC or ACOE experience a plus.

• Previous experience with California High Speed Rail a definite plus but not necessary.

• You place a high emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of your work. In addition, your strong leadership and team building skills are essential to meet the expectations of this exciting position.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required. Master's degree is a plus.

• 5+ years’ experience in engineering design and design check.

• Autodesk and Bentley BIM Experience a plus

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-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$107,300.00 - $155,500.00 Annually

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$114,500.00 - $166,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | CA | Los Angeles
Organization: BC-2073 Transpt-US Pacific
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 24/02/2026 06:02:03
Req ID: 1004506

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.