Civil Engineer - Land Development
Stantec · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Engineering$100k–$145k/yrFull-time
About the role
The role of the Civil Engineer – Land Development is to work independently on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. The Civil Engineer – Land Development will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, and field work. The projects that a Civil Engineer – Land Development may be assigned to will be broad, varied and diverse in scope. This role also analyzes proposed projects to ensure structural reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for projects of average complexity/size.
- Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all civil engineered systems or products for a project.
- Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers.
- Presents and revises documentation in various civil phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
- Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
- Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized civil elements.
- Conducts constructability review.
- Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
- Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the civil group.
- Works on multiple projects.
Requirements
- Requisite knowledge and application of National Civil Code and applicable energy codes.
- General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
- Possesses excellent time-management skills.
- Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
- Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Effective communicator and able to work on and lead teams.
- Presentation and interview skills are preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, HydroCAD.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
Skills
- Knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
- Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Effective communicator and able to work on and lead teams.
- Presentation and interview skills are preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, HydroCAD.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- A wellness program.
- Health savings account.
- Flexible spending account.
- 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.
Pay
$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
Schedule
Full time