Civil Engineer in Training

Stantec Inc.•Sarasota, FL

34d

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. If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Your Opportunity The role of a Civil Engineer in Training in our Community Development Business Line is to work as a team member on projects under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You will work closely with a project engineer to learn how best to assist the project manager and design team with land development permitting and site design. Over time, you will take on more responsibility and increasingly work directly with project managers. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations and field work. The position is ideal for entry level civil engineers as it will offer you exposure to a wide range of civil design principles including roadway, layout, utilities, drainage, and much more. Stantec also has a Developing Professionals Group (DPG) that has an active Sarasota chapter. DPG empowers employees to learn leadership skills early in their careers, to build peer networks, and to become more engaged with Stantec.

Requirements

Self-starter with diligent work ethic and strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills and ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
Ability to visualize three-dimensional concepts and layouts from diagrams or drawings
Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and willingness to learn relevant software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, StormWise (ICPR4), etc.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

EI License not required, but desire to acquire EI license and PE license is preferred

Responsibilities

Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.
Prepares and revises documentation required for land development permitting through local, state and federal jurisdictions.
Performs quality reviews for documents in various project phases including construction plans, reviewing agency submittal packages, and engineering calculation reports.
Assist in preparing engineering calculation reports including but not limited to: stormwater design, potable water design, sanitary sewer design, and irrigation design.
Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
Takes sufficient notes at all meetings in order to organize efforts and follow through with requested deliverables
Coordinates and keeps consistent communication with other disciplines to ensure entire design team has same design intent and is on schedule
Prepares and coordinates submittals to permitting entities
Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other construction administration tasks.
Assists in the evaluation and selection of civil systems and materials.
Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
Performs calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
Ready to step in and assist with any of design teams tasks in order to complete project on time and with quality design

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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