Civil Engineer in Training

Stantec Inc.•Plano, TX

35d

About The Position

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 The role of a Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) 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 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 and field work. The smaller projects that a Civil EIT may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features. 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. The Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) is responsible for working closely with Stantec's project team on residential and commercial development projects which may include infrastructure design, construction observation, contract administration, land and earthworks analysis, stormwater management, and studies for feasibility, servicing, drainage, and property development potential.

Requirements

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, and other similar material
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and basic AutoCAD Civil 3D
Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently within a team
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
EIT Texas Certification or scheduled to take the exam within one year of degree completion
Minimum of 0-2 years of experience; Internship experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant commercial and residential development and public infrastructure projects
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
Constructs models to identify project specifications and meet related needs by performing routing aspects of engineering assignments
Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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