Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec Inc.•Portland, OR

42d

About The Position

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure in the Inland Northwest and beyond? Stantec is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead and mentor our Portland-based civil engineering team. This is your opportunity to work on some of Idaho's most iconic water projects and contribute to complex municipal and industrial plant designs that make a real difference in our communities. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams that include some of the best technical minds in the industry. If you're energized by leadership, mentorship, and technical excellence, and you're ready to grow your career with a team that puts people first and lives their values every day, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

A client-focused mindset and natural leadership skills
A self-starter attitude with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
The ability to think creatively and critically in a team setting
Strong spatial visualization skills and the ability to interpret technical drawings
Initiative and coordination skills across design disciplines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, AdlCPR, StormCAD, and WaterCAD
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (advanced degree preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months
Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering and design

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire our local civil engineering team
Mentor junior staff and support their professional development
Oversee the development of civil design documentation, including plans, specifications, and reports
Prepare permitting documentation for stormwater systems through local jurisdictions
Conduct quality reviews for construction plans, agency submittals, and engineering reports
Produce engineering calculations for stormwater, potable water, and sanitary sewer systems
Participate in project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain clear and consistent communication within multidisciplinary teams
Support construction administration tasks such as reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and preparing site observation reports
Assist in selecting civil systems and materials
Contribute to value engineering and basic cost estimating
Use standard software tools to analyze and design civil system components