Civil Engineer - Land Development

Stantec • Austin, TX

18h • Hybrid

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. The role of Civil Engineer is to work independently and as a team member on a range of projects, from commercial pad site and data center developments to large master planned communities and municipal infrastructure improvements, under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer or project manager. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project, and be able to scope projects based on client interactions and standard due diligence. A Civil Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, design solutions, specifications and field work, and must be able to teach, guide, and develop staff effectively. The projects that a Civil Engineer may be assigned to may be broad, varied and diverse in scope. This role also analyzes proposed projects to ensure reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Requisite knowledge and application of civil engineering codes and design requirements of counties and municipalities in local market; Familiar with the process of obtaining approval from local municipal entities
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Strong knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies
• Thorough understanding of task assignments and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
• Effective communicator and able to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack (among others)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum of 4 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design of multiple projects, which may include residential, commercial, and industrial development projects
• Utilize technologies including Civil 3D in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems and provides markups for supporting engineers/designers
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors
• Participate in value analysis, and basic cost estimating
• Act as a resource to developing engineers, EITs, and other technical staff on multiple independent projects
• Assist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule
• Lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees