Community Development - Intermediate Civil Engineer
Stantec · Santa Barbara, CA · 3 mo ago
Engineering$100k–$145k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Community Development group at Stantec is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support development projects for various private and public clients. This role involves contributing to the delivery of preliminary engineering, final design and construction drawings, construction support, and close-out services for development projects.
Responsibilities
- Prepare technical design solutions, including defining project scope, schedule, and budgets
- Support quality management processes
- Prepare technical studies and construction documents
- Support the preparation of documentation required for permit applications to regulatory agencies
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to effectively manage engineering tasks and deliverables
- Work with clients and stakeholders to develop and manage the project scope, budget, and schedule
- Support the preparation of grading, drainage, wet utility, roadway/highway improvements, and other civil engineering design documents
- Prepare and revise documentation for projects from feasibility analysis to construction close out
- Participate in constructability review
- Prepare construction quantity estimates and basic opinion of cost analysis
- Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants and other project partners to ensure on-time delivery, technical quality, and within budget
- Perform field work/construction observation under the supervision of a senior engineer/designer and/or construction manager as needed
- Collect and analyze data and perform calculations that support civil system design decisions and development process
- Interpret and verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices
- Utilize three-dimensional technologies and modeling software in development, design and analysis of civil systems
- Avoid performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive and collective experience, including task management, project and construction engineering including Community Development experience
- Strong problem-solving skills related to the delivery of infrastructure projects
- Comprehensive technical understanding of various phases of infrastructure projects, including conventional and alternative delivery methods
- Understanding of project scoping, identification of deliverables, tasks, scheduling, resources and levels of effort, and project budgeting
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
- Experience with technical guidelines, codes and construction standards of key public authorities
- Experience with public works transportation and site development projects
- Knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of the functionality of relevant design software, including AutoCAD, Civil3D and Auto-Turn, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
- Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer in California