Civil Engineering Technician - Mission Critical (REMOTE)

Stantec • Des Moines, IA

138d • $55,400 - $77,600 • Remote

About The Position

Stantec is seeking experienced Civil Engineering Technologist or Technician focusing on Mission Critical Data Center projects within our Community Development Group. Within this team, you will have the opportunity to work on Data Center projects of various sizes across the country. The Mission Critical space requires a very proactive, responsive, and efficient design team with projects serving Fortune 10 companies who are making headlines with transformational projects. For the right candidate, there is the potential for this to be a remote work position. The engineers on this team are a core design group dedicated to serving Data Center clients and similar major commercial programs. The projects they work on require a variety and diverse set of skills to assist our clients with site due diligence, design, entitlement approvals, permitting, and construction. Within this team you will be exposed to different design requirements across multiple geographic regions as well as different Mission Critical and commercial projects of various sizes and operational needs. This position involves working collaboratively within the Mission Critical core design team, project partners, and various different services in the development of private civil site designs; construction plans and specifications; preparing reports, studies, and construction contract documents; computing quantities and preparing opinions of cost; performing field observations and assisting in the coordination and management of construction activities.

Requirements

• Proven knowledge and skills of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Be proactive, solution-oriented, and work well within a cooperative team environment
• Ability to be flexible and react accordingly to dynamic project needs on tight timelines and fast paced schedules
• Ability to perform duties with virtual coordination as the team is officed across various geographic regions
• Understanding of civil engineering concepts (i.e. site layout, grading, utility design, etc.) and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
• Ability and desire to train in civil site design needs and concepts and grow your skillset to assist the team in project delivery
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to interact with project teams
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction
• Attention to detail to recognize discrepancies
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field is preferred, but not required if the candidate can demonstrate sufficient experience and skillset

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects working directly with engineers, project managers, and design team members
• Deliver high quality drafting of engineering drawings and exhibits
• Assist with maintaining and further developing drafting standards, mentoring staff, and implement industry leading technology with respect to CADD and design software
• Draft plans for civil and related discipline design projects utilizing AutoDesk Civil 3D
• Perform site grading analysis and calculations utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D; prepare street and utility plan and profiles, project details, and quantity take offs
• Work independently and collaboratively to complete project timelines and requirements
• Assist civil engineers with site design, utility design, grading, and overall plan production
• Manage deadlines and prioritize assignments; able to work on multiple projects as schedules dictate
• Assist with the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
• Utilize technologies in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Eligible for paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees