Intermediate Civil Engineer

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused engineering firm in Ottawa is seeking an intermediate Civil / Municipal Engineer to support infrastructure projects in Nunavut. This role involves planning, designing, and delivering community infrastructure like water systems and roads, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will also engage with communities and lead project management aspects, ensuring successful project delivery. This opportunity offers professional growth in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in designing community infrastructure projects.
• Proven project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver community infrastructure projects in Nunavut.
• Support and lead planning, feasibility studies, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project delivery.
• Assist with project management, including schedule and budget.

Skills

Community infrastructure project design

Technical report writing

Project management

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. At Stantec, we’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. This is a place where you can apply your passion—and help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

The Stantec Ottawa office offers a vibrant and collaborative environment with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Our Northern Canada team is seeking an intermediate Civil / Municipal Engineer to support and grow our Nunavut-focused practice, delivering community infrastructure projects across Nunavut communities.

This position is based full-time in Ottawa, with anticipated travel to Nunavut (25%) during the summer construction season (June 1 – October 31, as required) to support field investigations, construction, and community engagement.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver community infrastructure projects in Nunavut, including water and wastewater systems, roads, site development, drainage, and municipal servicing.
• Support and lead planning, feasibility studies, technical reports, pre-design, detailed design, and contract administration for public and private sector clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including planners, environmental specialists, and other engineers—under the direction of Project Managers.
• Assist with and lead aspects of project management, including schedules, budgets, resource planning, and coordination of internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Participate in community engagement, client meetings, and coordination with territorial and municipal stakeholders.
• Support construction-phase services, including site visits, field reviews, and contractor coordination during the construction season.
• Contribute to proposal development, business development activities, and client relationship management in collaboration with Team Leaders and Project Managers.