Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy

Stantec•Chicago, IL

2d•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 Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy supports the Renewable Energy Team in developing and delivering fit-for-purpose civil designs for permitting or construction—on schedule, within budget, and aligned with project objectives. Working closely with the Project Manager and Technical Leads, the Design Lead coordinates multi-disciplinary inputs (engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance) to ensure an integrated, high-quality design solution. The role includes both hands-on technical contribution and oversight, such as discipline leadership, task leadership on large projects, and QA/QC of deliverables. The Design Lead is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and design quality, including progress reporting and change management.

Requirements

Strong 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 lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.
Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Advanced understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.
Strong presentation and interview skills.
Effective communicator and able to work on and lead teams.
Efficient project management of multiple concurrent projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver design outputs on time, within budget, and in line with project scope
Monitor progress, forecast performance, and implement corrective actions as needed
Support development of project budgets and design delivery schedules
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams within a matrix environment
Ensure all outputs meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements, supported by effective review processes
Contribute directly to technical deliverables and provide QA/QC oversight
Apply sound judgment to resolve complex technical challenges
Define technical delivery approach, resource needs, and execution plans
Coordinate design interfaces with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
Manage design changes and maintain alignment with scope and stakeholder expectations
Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders and present technical outcomes
Coordinate internal and external design reviews, including schedules and deliverables
Ensure alignment with organizational quality, safety, and project management standards
Identify risks and manage them through established systems and processes
Mentor and support technical staff development
Contribute to proposals, bids, and client-facing materials
Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement