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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

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