Stantec Inc., founded in 1954 by Don Stanley in Edmonton, Alberta, started as a small engineering consultancy named D.R. Stanley Associates. Originally focused on environmental and civil engineering, the firm quickly expanded through partnerships and early diversification—adding disciplines like bridge engineering and urban planning. By the 1980s it had rebranded and grown beyond Alberta into British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the U.S., embracing a broader portfolio of services.
Stantec is recognized as an international leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, with over 32,000 professionals operating from more than 450 offices across six continents. Its core offerings span infrastructure planning, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, interior design, project management, and surveying. The firm serves diverse sectors such as water, transportation, mining, buildings, and energy; notable past projects include the Panama Canal expansion, the Stantec Tower in Edmonton, and the redevelopment of major wells and pipelines.
Stantec has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge, community-centric solutions. It consistently ranks among the top design firms, earning awards from Engineering News-Record, and celebrated design recognitions including wins at Learning by Design for projects in education facilities. Its multidisciplinary approach has shaped major water-treatment initiatives, urban redevelopment plans, and advanced transportation systems—such as the award-winning Buffalo Pound water treatment renewal in Saskatchewan.
Stantec is leading several high-profile future-focused assignments. It is the prime consultant on the World Logistics Center in Moreno Valley—a 4 square mile, US $25 billion net zero freight hub—where it is designing sustainable infrastructure, smart mobility systems, and EV-ready facilities. In Italy, Stantec is designing a €3.2 billion semiconductor assembly and test plant set to commence operations in 2028, spurring significant regional employment. Additionally, it continues its vital role in San Diego’s Pure Water potable reuse program and is spearheading a sustainable corridor redevelopment across Kansas–Missouri. Together, these projects showcase Stantec’s enduring commitment to innovative design, regional empowerment, and systems-level engineering.