Renewable Energy Design Lead

Position Overview

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‐ready – bringing life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas. At Stantec, we build vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

The Design Lead is accountable for leading the Project Technical Team to develop and deliver integrated design solutions on budget and in accordance with the project program. Working closely with the Project Manager and Technical Leads, you will manage multidisciplinary activities – from initial planning through technical delivery and quality assurance – while mentoring technical staff and contributing to proposal development. This role is central to ensuring that design outputs meet safety, quality, and innovation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver design outputs on time, within budget, and with client endorsement.
• Ensure all technical outputs conform to project scope, safety, and quality standards.
• Manage scope changes through established systems and processes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver design to the required quality standards.
• Exercise independent judgment and evaluate complex issues effectively.
• Work inclusively with clients and key stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Plan technical delivery by coordinating resource needs, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Implement efficient checking and review processes to minimize re-work and capture intellectual property.
• Provide regular monitoring and reporting on schedule, budget, quality, resources, and scope.
• Communicate design changes and review schedules with relevant discipline and quality leads.
• Coordinate with other program leads to estimate project design budgets and delivery schedules.
• Mentor technical staff and contribute to business development activities.
• Adhere to Stantec Core Values and quality, safety, and environmental systems.
• Minimize and control risk through proactive project management systems.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient in the interpretation and application of National Civil Code and applicable energy codes.
• Strong understanding of project document production, civil systems, methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through all phases of project document production and quality review.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and project management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software (such as AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering; Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil engineering project delivery.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: For locations in VT, CA, & NY, the salary range is $75,100 - $108,900; for locations in CO, HI, MD, CA, & NJ, it is $82,600 - $119,800. Final compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible, and part-time compensation is pro-rated.
• Benefits: Access to medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; HSA/FSA; 401(k) and employee stock purchase programs; life, AD&D, short-term/long-term disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; paid family leave; ten paid holidays annually; vacation accrual between 10 to 20 days; and paid sick leave as applicable.
• Employment Type: Regular full-time (minimum 20 hours per week) with eligibility for part-time arrangements as specified.
• Work Location: Chicago, IL, United States.
• Other: Guaranteed pay transparency and equal employment opportunities in a welcoming, inclusive environment.