Airport Project Engineer
At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services for all phases of airport projects. We are professionals working together as an integral team, relying on each other’s expertise to create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving worldwide. Please join our team and help us keep communities connected!
Your Opportunity
Stantec is looking for an experienced Airport Project Engineer to join our team and provide ongoing airfield infrastructure services across Western Canada. The role of an Airport Project Engineer is to lead various airport engineering and planning projects at both commercial service and general aviation airports. You have the capability to act as engineer of record and project manager on various airport projects. We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must. The ideal candidate will have experience working on variety of airport projects of varying scale and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines. Some travel may be required for the role.
Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From airside roadways, airfield drainage, runway, taxiway, and apron design, we'll take your career to new heights.
Your Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to the transportation engineering discipline on airport related projects.
- Prepare reports, develop project design elements including plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and need.
- Collaborate closely with Regional Practice Leaders in other Business Lines.
- Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
- Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents.
- Attend on-site project meeting with clients, as needed.
- Field services and inspection capabilities is desired, with an emphasis on health and safety best practices.
- Ability to travel to remote locations may be required as part of this role.
- Provides support with regards to Business Development tasks related to proposal development and assisting in preparing proposal documentation that will win work for the Airports team.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications, TP 312 5th Ed., and ICAO
- Proficient in design of airport/civil engineering projects including alignments, profiles, typical sections, site grading and drainage.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D Storm and Sanitary Analysis, FAARFIELD, Avi Plan are an asset.
- MS Office program experience, especially Word and Excel.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Civil P.Eng. License in British Columbia and/or Alberta, or in progress to obtain.
- 7+ years of professional experience in the field of civil engineering.
- 2-3 years of Project Management experience working on airport projects in an asset.
Stantec offers a hybrid work-from-office and/or home program. Depending on specific project needs, this position will primarily work in a hybrid office setting. Some field work may be required but will not be considered part of the primary job function.
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.