Principal Highway Engineer

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. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

Your Opportunity Stantec is looking for a Principal Highway Design Engineer that can be a part of our growing team in Pune office. The candidate will be working with Highway engineers and other senior staff in successful delivery of projects. At Stantec “we put people first” by delivering exciting career opportunities. We want to discuss with you why this is a great opportunity! Your Key Responsibilities 1. Produce and review design solutions from outline briefs, correctly interpret data and effectively communicate to others. 2. Manage the design and drafting team(s) allocated on projects. 3. Training and mentoring staff, proposal preparation, project presentation, project management and budget management. 4. Check design and assessment calculations and review detailed drawings. 5. Work on multiple projects concurrently with minimal supervision. 6. Ensure delivery of project in accordance with quality, timescales, and budget. 7. Produce and reviews designs, drawings and budgets to ensure that technical designs will provide appropriate solution and budgets will be met. 8. Plan, program, co-ordinate project teams and tasks. 9. Exercise quality control of team deliverables. 10. Maintain communication and develop ongoing contacts with clients as required. 11. Maintain records of all reports/drawings/documents. Your Capabilities and Credentials 1. Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in the consulting and engineering industry after graduate education, technical knowledge of road design in Open Roads. 2. Civil3D and / or Inroads and/or 12D knowledge is a plus. 3. Good knowledge of all aspects of technical standards and design codes such as AASHTO, Austroads, DMRB. 4. Design delivery in Open Roads on international projects is a must. 5. Ability to take decisions independently and take directions from Seniors. 6. Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite 7. Effective communicator and able to work under tight schedule 8. Competent level of client service management, i.e.: able to interface with clients and to build and maintain lasting, positive relationships with our clients. 9. Strong organizational and problem resolutions skills. 10. Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, technical specialists 11. Mentoring and providing guidance to the team. 12. Travel & other job demands Education and Experience 1. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Master’s degree in Highway/Transportation Engineering with 10+ years of experience in design and documentation of roadway/highway projects. Experience on international projects and particularly North American/UK/ANZ projects is a must. 2. Software Skills: 3. Knowledge of and project delivery in Open Roads is a must. Knowledge of Civil 3D and/or 12D is a plus. Infraworks/Navisworks experience is a plus. 4. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

• Knowledge of International Roadway Design Standards (AASHTO, DMRB, Austroads or similar).

Primary Location: India | Pune Organization: Stantec IN Business Unit Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 26/08/2026 12:08:47 Req ID: 1006027