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Stantec
Structural BIM Designer - Hydropower
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What they do
A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.
$69,597 / year median in Washington
+8% projected growth
Job Description
As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, the scope and significance of your contributions and growth at Stantec are endless. Every day, we are problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Join our Delivery Center team, a remotely connected team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists that collaborate closely with industry to deliver innovative solutions for the future on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. Even as we connect remotely, our commitment ensures seamless integration with project teams and industry partners. Our expertise covers a diverse range of industry areas, including generation
- thermal, hydropower, and other renewable sources of energy, transmission and distribution, oil and gas, and mining.
- You are expected to understand and work according to the requirements of the Stantec Safety Culture and in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients.
- Perform modeling, drafting and structural design tasks for a wide variety of projects.
- Complete project deliverables on budget and schedule.
- Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and project teams to produce quality design deliverables with the appropriate level of detail.
- Support projects involving hydroelectric generating stations, dams, spillways, intake structures, navigation locks, marine facilities, dry docks, shipyard infrastructure, waterfront structures, and other heavy civil infrastructure.
- Work with Engineers and Junior Designers on fit-for-purpose designs that meet the client's needs and requests.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to designers as part of their professional development, while taking an active role in your own career development.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
- Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members.
- Travel to local project sites as needed. Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Demonstrated experience supporting projects within one or more of the following sectors:
- Hydropower and water resources
- Dams and spillways
- Navigation and lock structures
- Naval facilities and shipyards
- Dry docks and waterfront infrastructure
- Industrial or power generation facilities
- Proficiency in design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
- Ability to develop Revit content such as custom families and managing parameters.
- Knowledge in utilizing and understanding CAD/BIM tools such as Autodesk Recap, Civil 3D, Navisworks, ACC/Forma, Inventor (preferred) and workflows with Reality Capture (point cloud data) and GIS.
- Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A strong understanding of design concepts, with an emphasis on structural design.
- A strong sense of teamwork, especially in remote collaborative environments. Desire to lead projects and coach or mentor other team members.. Education and Experience
- Graduate of Technical or College Course in Design/Drafting, or the ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge received from previous experience in a similar position.
- 6 to 12 years of experience in engineering consulting or the construction industry.
- At least 6 years of experience in the industrial consulting industry or an industrial environment.
- Experience supporting hydropower, dams, navigation structures, marine infrastructure, naval facilities, shipyards, or waterfront projects is strongly preferred.
Pay Range:
- Locations in
CO, HI, IL, MD
& VariousCA, NJ, VA
Areas- 72,200.00
- $104,600.00 Annually
- Locations in WA, DC & Various
CA, MA, VA
Areas- 77,400.00
- $112,200.00 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.
Primary Location:
- United States | WA | Bellevue
Other Locations:
- United States | IL | Chicago
Organization:
BC-2554 E&R-US
Delivery CenterEmployee Status:
- Regular
Business Justification:
- New Position
Travel:
- Yes
Schedule:
- Full time
Job Posting:
- 30/08/2026 05:08:10
Req ID:
- 1007378Stantec 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development