Civil Designer - Transportation

Your Opportunity

The role of a Civil Designer is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Civil Designer will work under close supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and designing civil engineering components for our growing project backlog.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including the design of roadways, drainage, grading, water and sewer and land development projects.
• Aid team in preparing drawings and reports; conduct basic calculations and perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Aid team in preparing construction contract documents, project proposals, change orders, plans and reports.
• Attend and assist in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals.
• Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/designer.
• Maintain own work to ensure keeping on set schedule.
• Utilize relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings; continue to develop skills using software programs for design and/or drafting.
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• General understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil design.
• Experience in AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred) and/or MicroStation.
• EIT (or pending) preferred (not required).
• Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to work in a faced paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others.
• Takes initiative on tasks and coordinates with other members of the design team.
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and various elements.

Capabilities and Credentials (continued)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Co-op/Internship experience preferred.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Schedule

Full time.

Job Posting

14/04/2026 07:04:10

Req ID

1005243

Primary Location

United States | CT | New Haven

Organization

1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure-New Haven CT

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes

Business Justification

New Position

Stantec Provides Equal Employment Opportunities

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Stantec Ensures Equitable Opportunities

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec Complies with Laws and Regulations

We ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Accessible Recruitment Process

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