Community Development Civil Engineer

Stantec•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Join Stantec’s Community Development team to deliver public and private infrastructure and development projects throughout New Mexico. The role supports projects from early concepts and feasibility through permitting, construction-document preparation, and construction administration. Work includes site development, roadways, grading and drainage, utility services, and erosion control, serving urban and rural communities. The engineer collaborates with project managers, designers, engineers, and multidisciplinary partners; supports agency approvals; and contributes to design refinement, production workflows, modeling practices, technical standards, and quality. Projects may include public works, industrial, commercial, and subdivision developments. The work supports economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and community spaces across New Mexico.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer licensure.
Five or more years of civil or land development design experience.
Strong foundation in civil engineering design and project document production.
Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for roadway, utility, or site design.
Ability to manage assignments and deliver quality work within established scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Initiative and sound judgment, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering projects in New Mexico and working with local and funding agencies.
Public works experience, particularly in grading, roadway, site, water, sewer, or drainage design.
Industrial, commercial, or subdivision design experience.
Experience preparing entitlement, permitting, and construction-document submissions.
Interest in mentoring developing staff and contributing to team standards and quality.

Responsibilities

Design site layout and geometry, grading, drainage, roadways, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control.
Contribute to public works, industrial, commercial, and subdivision projects for public and private clients.
Prepare calculations, exhibits, three-dimensional civil models, quantities, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, and construction documents.
Research existing conditions, identify site constraints, assess feasibility, develop concepts, and communicate civil engineering considerations to the project team.
Prepare submission packages and coordinate follow-up with agencies throughout review and approval.
Participate in project coordination and communicate about assignments, technical issues, schedules, and budgets.
Check work, support project-level QA/QC, and help maintain accurate, coordinated documents.
Contribute ideas to improve standards, production workflows, modeling practices, and design details.
Provide construction administrative services.
Potentially mentor developing staff and contribute to team standards and quality.