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Stantec

Senior Roadway Project Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

Your Opportunity Senior Project Engineers plan, design, and direct engineering projects that focus ... Uses and applies advanced engineering principles and has a working knowledge of advanced technical ...

Stantec

Senior Roadway Project Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$101K - $131K/yr

Your Opportunity Senior Project Engineers plan, design, and direct engineering projects that focus ... Perform more advanced engineering design tasks on assigned projects under minimal supervision ...

Stantec

Senior Roadway Project Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

Your Opportunity Senior Project Engineers plan, design, and direct engineering projects that focus ... Uses and applies advanced engineering principles and has a working knowledge of advanced technical ...

Stantec

Senior Roadway Project Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$96K - $125K/yr

Your Opportunity Senior Project Engineers plan, design, and direct engineering projects that focus ... Uses and applies advanced engineering principles and has a working knowledge of advanced technical ...

Hirebridge

Director of Engineering

Arizona City, AZ · On-site

Director of Engineering Department: Maintenance/ Engineering Reports To: General Manager Job ... Advanced troubleshooting skills across HVAC, commercial plumbing, high-voltage electrical, and ...

Blue Origin

Sr. Engineering Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... using advanced engineering fundamentals. * Own the development, refinement, and continuous ... Manage your direct reports' professional development, including coaching, performance reviews, and ...

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What does a director of advanced engineering do?

A Director of Advanced Engineering leads and manages teams responsible for researching, developing, and implementing cutting-edge technologies and engineering solutions within an organization. This role involves setting strategic direction for innovation, overseeing complex projects, and collaborating with other departments to ensure that new technologies align with business goals. They are also responsible for mentoring engineering staff, managing budgets, and ensuring that projects meet regulatory and quality standards. Ultimately, the Director of Advanced Engineering plays a key role in driving technological advancements and maintaining the company's competitive edge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of advanced engineering?

To thrive as a Director of Advanced Engineering, you need a deep expertise in engineering principles, advanced project management experience, and typically an advanced degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, product lifecycle management systems, and relevant industry certifications are commonly required. Strategic leadership, strong communication, and the ability to drive innovation are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure effective oversight of complex engineering projects, foster high-performing teams, and drive technological advancements that align with organizational goals.

What are the typical challenges faced by a director of advanced engineering in leading innovation projects?

Directors of Advanced Engineering often encounter challenges such as managing cross-functional teams with diverse technical backgrounds, aligning long-term innovation goals with immediate business priorities, and ensuring emerging technologies are scalable and cost-effective. Balancing resource allocation between research initiatives and product development can also be demanding. Effective communication and strategic planning are essential to overcome these hurdles and drive successful outcomes within the organization.
Infographic showing various Director Advanced Engineering job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Senior Roadway Project Engineer

Chandler, AZ • On-site

Stantec
Specialized Design Services • 10K+ employees
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$95K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

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
Senior Project Engineers plan, design, and direct engineering projects that focus on transportation systems such as such as highways, streets, bridges, tunnels, drainage structures, roadway lighting, airports, railroads, and commuter trains, of a complex nature. They assess potential construction sites, check existing structures for upgrades, and create drawings and schematics of projects using computer-aided design (CAD) software. A Project Engineer approves and prepares proposals and cost estimates and evaluates all project progress and recommends changes. Represents project work in client meetings and continues to cultivate relationships with client organizations. May provide work leadership and training to more junior professional and technical staff and provides technical guidance to less experienced professionals or technicians assigned to work on a common project. Intermittently, investigates and advises on unusual and difficult problems encountered in the transportation engineering practice. Uses and applies advanced engineering principles and has a working knowledge of advanced technical research. Plans, conducts and coordinates engineering assignments, involving several smaller and some higher revenue projects, of varying complexity.
Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.
Your Key Responsibilities
  • Perform more advanced engineering design tasks on assigned projects under minimal supervision, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
  • Develop project scope, budgets, and design approach for projects, and support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, writing technical portions of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in client project requirement meetings, coordination meetings with internal and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors in preparation and coordination of project specifications.
  • Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
  • Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource members of other project teams
  • Apply advanced knowledge of current principles and practices of transportation engineering and keeps informed of new methods and developments.
  • Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve complex issues where precedent may be limited.
  • Lead the development of proposals and contract negotiation on progressively larger and/or more complex projects.
  • Capable of development of new standards and specifications of transportation engineering design.
  • Supervise the work of other project resources, including setting the project budget and their schedules for completing the work in conjunction with Project Manager(s).
  • All other duties as required and assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to creatively apply technical knowledge.
  • Attention to detail, positive attitude, desire to support team success, and ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience
  • Education: Minimum of Bachelor's Degree Engineering with an emphasis in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Experience: With a minimum of eight (8) years of related work experience or, an equivalent combination of
  • PE required
  • Design experience in roadway, rail transit and associated utility impact mitigation preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
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.
Primary Location: United States | AZ | Chandler
Other Locations: United States | AZ | Tucson
Organization: BC-1817 Transpt-US Southwest
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 23/03/2026 05:03:32
Req ID: 1005029
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.

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