Civil Designer

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Land Development Offices are seeking a Civil Engineering Designer to join our team in the state of Pennsylvania to work on a variety of Land Development and Municipal Projects.  Typical projects will involve working with a team on grading, roadway, stormwater and erosion and sediment control design.  In addition, they will assist in permitting submissions to reviewing agencies for approval of proposed construction projects.

The role of a Civil Designer is to work on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations and field work. The smaller projects that a Civil Designer may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features, but they should expect to be part of a team on larger, more complex projects.

As a Civil Designer, you will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may also assist in the analysis of proposed projects. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performs civil design using knowledge of relevant software programs.
• Works with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.
• Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer. 
• Performs basic calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• Assists in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design.
• 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 interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and basic AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently within a team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering. Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Co-op/Internship experience preferred.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.