Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec•Mount Laurel, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its Community Development team in the Mount Laurel, New Jersey office. The role supports a variety of private- and municipal-sector projects under the guidance and supervision of the Civil Engineering Department head. Projects include surveying and site/civil design for residential, commercial, and institutional development, as well as capital improvements involving green stormwater infrastructure and sanitary sewer and water infrastructure. The successful candidate will contribute to civil engineering assignments including stormwater management modeling and design, calculation packages, site grading, cost estimating, and construction-document plan packages. The position involves managing project workflow, schedules, design, and budgets; coordinating priorities across project leaders; and working flexibly with changing workflows. The role primarily takes place in an office setting and may involve field work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
At least 10 years of site design and permitting experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience within land or urban development.
New Jersey Professional Engineering license.
Knowledge and application of applicable agency and industry codes.
General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
Thorough understanding of task assignment and scheduling, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
Ability to check others’ work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Ability to collaborate in a project team setting and engage in creative and critical thought.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydraflow Hydrographs, and WaterCAD.
Successful passing of an AutoCAD Civil 3D evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Local project experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage projects with respect to workflow, schedules, design, and budget.
Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and provide markups for junior engineers and designers.
Review zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine development limitations for parcels.
Perform grading design, including earthwork analysis, broad and detailed site grading, and ADA compliance.
Design utility systems, including stormwater runoff and conveyance, sanitary sewer collection, and water distribution.
Prepare written correspondence with outside agencies, clients, attorneys, contractors, and others.
Prepare technical reports, including drainage, sanitary sewer, and site investigation reports.
Assist with developing and managing project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
Prepare or guide the preparation of project specifications in coordination with design drawings.
Prepare permit submissions for local agencies.
Direct junior staff in executing project deliverables.