Civil Engineering Technologist - Community Development
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- Nov 05, 2024 Post Date
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- 2400043W Requisition #
Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
In the role of the Civil Engineering Technologist, this individual will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team on the design and delivery of land development projects for our clients located in the Greater Calgary Region. These rewarding projects will provide the individual an opportunity to learn and expand their engineering skills. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.
The Stantec Alberta South Community Development group provides services to land developers in Calgary and southern Alberta. This individual will be responsible for managing the relationships with some of our most valued developer clients, providing exceptional customer service.
Your Key Responsibilities
Land development is a complex endeavor that requires understanding of multiple engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture and construction disciplines. It involves bringing the best ideas from each discipline and weaving them together to create great communities for our clients and for future residents. The details of the plans and designs must be supported by the local municipalities approving authority and working closely with their representatives is instrumental in the efficient advancement of the design and construction process. We are seeking team members who are motivated to learn how to best maneuver in this exciting environment. The responsibilities listed below are both broad ranging and are an excellent opportunity to increase your technical understanding.
- Prepare drawings and figures as required using AutoCAD Civil 3D software to support the project team.
- With guidance, prepare designs for site grading and site servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm water management, noise attenuation and erosion control design.
- Complete tasks including cut and fill calculations, turning movements, and flow calculations for the design of wastewater and storm sewer systems.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control review on own projects and projects of peers.
- Coordinate and review the design of shallow utilities.
- Participate and collaborate in a project team setting and able to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Contribute to project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, clients, and other various project stakeholders as required, including accountability to schedule milestones.
- May be required to act as an on-site observer for construction projects which includes interacting with contractors, surveyors, and City of Calgary staff as well as reviewing drawings and survey grade sheets.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong team player that is open minded and willing to collaborate to achieve objectives.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, and take direction as required.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and BlueBeam Revu is strongly preferred, with a willingness to learn additional software skills for relevant design software.
Education and Experience
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of industry experience recommended. However, we are seeking highly motivated team members and provide comprehensive training and development of high potential candidates.
- Position will primarily work in an office setting; however, this position will require field work depending on the season.
- Class 5 drivers permit required.
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.