Civil Designer
At Stantec, we approach every water, wastewater, and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Your Opportunity
The role of an entry level civil designer is to work on smaller projects, and as a team member of larger projects under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of simple tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. The smaller projects that an entry level civil engineer may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features. You will also help develop documentation of this process, using technical writing to clearly communicate assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions to a diverse audience. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a strong interdisciplinary team that works on a variety of unique and exciting water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Use knowledge of general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including system hydraulics, surveying and topographic mapping, water and sewer pipeline designs, geotechnical considerations, grading, utility investigations and analyses.
- Assists team in preparing civil designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
- Conducts basic calculations and performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and under the supervision of a project engineer.
- May perform field work related to pilot and/or construction related activities.
- Prepare technical documents summarizing work performed.
- Assists in supporting the civil team in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
- Conducts assignments with a high degree of initiative and independence.
- Complete tasks on schedule and with pride of ownership for the work.
- Attend internal and external project meetings to discuss project objectives, challenges and mitigations to resolve challenges.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar material.
- Basic experience in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, (or other modeling software).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience
- 2-4 years of experience in water engineering, water supply planning, water system modeling, and related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required
Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work, while limited, may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.