Civil Engineer

Stantec • Sacramento, CA

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

The role of a civil engineer is to work on smaller projects, and/or as a team member of a larger project under the 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 engineer may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features. A civil engineer will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments. May assist in the analysis of proposed projects.

Requirements

• Working knowledge and application of the National, State and other pertinent codes relative to jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Basic knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Basic understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings, specifications and estimate.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Ability to check own work 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.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Civil 3d.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 5 - 10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases.
• Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Assists with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of civil systems and materials.
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and cost estimating.
• Implements sustainable design principles.
• Performs calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Recreational improvements – multi-use trails, campgrounds, day-use areas, boat launches/ramps
• Restoration – water quality, stream/riverine restoration
• General Civil Engineering – stormwater improvements, general development
• Transportation – Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Drainage design portions of larger projects
• Hydroelectric relicensing – studies and engineering assessments to support Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level