Principal Engineer - Community Development

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The ideal candidate will come with a background of supporting or leading the civil/site engineering aspects for a variety of major projects.

The candidate will have led the entire project delivery process, including marketing/business development, client interaction, and project management.

The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplined team, organize and manage/support a project, and the professionalism and skill to communicate effectively internally and externally with clients and teaming partners.

A track record of successful projects and established network of key relationships in Texas in the land development and engineering community.

A strong working knowledge of civil engineering design including stormwater, utilities, paving, geometric roadway design, grading and earthwork.

Demonstrated project management and business development experience to nurture existing clients and develop new multi-disciplined opportunities to expand the practice in the geography including developing, recommending and introducing innovation to our clients’ projects.

Complete understanding of all phases of contract administration and execution, including scope definition, contract terms/conditions, negotiation, financial project management and complete contract performance (schedule and financial).

A strong background in both private and public sector clients including commercial, residential, and mixed-use developers as well as local governmental clients with the ability to coordinate the entire project effort, client interaction and project management.

Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and build trust, rapport and effective working relationships, both internally within a multidisciplinary team and externally, including public involvement / engagements and making presentations to regulatory boards.

Ability to travel, as required.

Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in relevant site civil or land development engineering.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree.

Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.

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