Civil / Site Development Engineer
Strong communities don’t just happen—they are built by intention. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and made ready to face tomorrow with optimism. We are 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. Stantec is a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Stantec’s Tallahassee office has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Civil/Site Development Engineer. Tallahassee is located in the beautiful Red Hills region of North Florida, which the Nature Conservancy has called “one of America’s last great places.” As the capitol city of Florida and the home of two major universities, Tallahassee offers an affordable and highly livable community within a short distance of some of Florida’s most unspoiled coastline.
You will function as a Project Engineer / Lead Designer on many exciting projects. You will also direct the efforts of junior staff members as they execute project tasks under your guidance.
- Lead the design of projects large and small, from moderate to high complexity.
- Engage in the development of plans, specifications, cost estimates and design reports.
- Evaluate work products and provide markups for junior engineers/designers.
- Prepare and revise design documents in various civil phases including site plans, utility plans, grading plans, and details.
- Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
- Make presentations in client project requirement meetings and design charrettes.
- Develop and manage the project scope, budget, staffing plan, and schedule – or assist the Project Manager in these management tasks.
- Lead the preparation and coordination of project specifications with the help of administrative/clerical staff.
- Participate in constructability reviews, quality control reviews, independent technical reviews and value engineering workshops.
- Assist with the development of proposals for new projects.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to perform all aspects of design (grading, drainage, water, sewer, hydrology, erosion control, etc.) with an emphasis on technical and project delivery excellence.
- Sound knowledge of industry practice and demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service.
- Experience with both private and public sector clients/projects
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the profession of Civil Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.
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.
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