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Civil Engineer - EIT
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240001EY Requisition #

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Water practice has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer in Training with experience and/or interest in civil, water/wastewater, municipal utility, or water resources engineering to join our team in Louisville KY.

The role of an entry level civil engineer 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. Your responsibilities would include evaluating and designing sub-systems and also evaluating and specifying products for various projects. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include preparing calculations, conducting field work, coordinating simple tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. Smaller projects that an entry level civil engineer may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features.

In general, an entry level civil engineer will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the project team in the development of design plans and specifications for a variety of water/reclaimed water/wastewater distribution and collection systems, and water resources projects primarily for public municipal clients
  • Assist with the preparation of detailed engineering studies, technical and infrastructure planning reports, hydraulic models and design tasks associated with municipal distribution and collection systems, and related facilities
  • Perform quality reviews of documents in various phases of design development including engineering calculations, design reports, and construction plans.
  • Assist in the evaluation and selection of civil systems, equipment, and materials.
  • Support senior staff in preparation of project cost estimates and participate in value engineering exercises.
  • Prepare, revise, and coordinate permit applications and documentation for utility, environmental, and municipal permits through local, state and federal jurisdictions; respond to requests for additional information, and monitor and report status of various permit submittals
  • Attend and participate in project meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
  • Attend and participate in meetings with clients, municipal officials, and contractors to review project needs
  • Take sufficient notes at meetings to document discussions and organize follow-up action items.
  • Coordinate and keep consistent communication with other project team disciplines to ensure entire design team has same design intent and is on schedule
  • Support construction projects with periodic field site visits, construction observation, and witnessing utility testing
  • Assist in the review of contractor shop drawings and submittals, respond to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other construction administration tasks
  • Prepared to step in and assist with any of the project teams tasks in order to complete projects on time, on budget, and with quality design

 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Be a self-motivated individual, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Candidate must have strong technical writing abilities
  • Experience with design of water and wastewater utilities is preferred
  • Technical knowledge in water, sewer and drainage projects is plus
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Mapping is a plus and willingness to learn relevant software such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD, etc.

Education and Experience: 

  • Must have Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil or Environmental engineering
  • Previous experience in civil, environmental and or water resources is a plus. 
  • Engineer-in-Training certification

Must have a valid driver’s license

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work 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.

 

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