Intermediate Land Development Engineer

Stantec; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Intermediate Land Development Engineer, where your expertise will help shape resilient communities. In this role, you will engage in diverse projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovative solutions in community development. Your responsibilities will include overseeing project design, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of urban landscapes while working in a supportive environment that values creativity and professional growth.

Benefits

Health and Dental Plans

Wellness Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability Plans

Emergency Travel Benefits

Professional Membership Fee Coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land development projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil systems and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design and coordination meetings.
• Prepare engineering drawings and manage project scope.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Project Management

Client Liaison

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer Registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

H2OMAP

Infoworks

Job description

Intermediate Land Development Engineer - ( 25000111 )

Description

Strong communities don’t just happen - they’re built. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We are 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. We are a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Join the team where we are not just designing and shaping communities – but expanding and refining what’s possible for them.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Community Development team is growing in Atlantic Canada, and we are leading an increasing amount number of exciting planning and development projects with multi-disciplinary and integrated service offerings.

We are seeking an Intermediate Land Development Engineer within our Community Development team ideally based in our Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton, or Charlottetown offices. As an Intermediate Land Development Engineer, you will perform a variety of tasks including project design work, assisting with proposals, liaising with clients, and some project management. It is expected that you will be self-motivated possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, be eager to learn and will possess good general computer skills. Attention to detail and accuracy are required assets.

Your Key Responsibilities

• May work on multiple projects and be responsible for projects of average complexity/size.
• Serves as Engineer-of-Record.
• Performs more complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects under supervision of the Project Technical Lead or Project Manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory agencies.
• Engage in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various civil phases including site plans, utility plan/profiles, grading plans, cross sections, diagrams, and details.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and cost estimating.
• Involved in the approval and permitting process of projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel and governing entities.
• Manage and lead other team members while working on projects; complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.
• Assist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the project specifications and construction documents.
• Prepare contract documents for construction (i.e. engineering drawings and specifications).
• May conduct construction inspection services.
• Support the civil team in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality review.
• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the discipline.
• Prepare portions of engineering project proposals, change orders, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Has well-developed understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
• Possesses excellent time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Well-developed 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with engineering model software such as H2OMAP, Infoworks, EPASWMM, XPSWMM, SWMHYMO, PCSWMM, etc. is considered an asset.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• 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.
• Ability to administer and inspect construction activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff across a range of technical and professional development levels.
• Coordinating with engineers, technical staff and/or team members in various disciplines to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Serving as a technical expert during liaison with landowners, municipal/agency staff, and other stakeholders.
• Use of a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written) are essential.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university program.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer.
• At least 5 years’ experience in land development projects is strongly preferred.
  
  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s)

• $91,400 - $137,100 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in PEI
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Nova Scotia-Dartmouth

Other Locations : Canada-New Brunswick-Fredericton, Canada-New Brunswick-Moncton, Canada-Prince Edward Island-Charlottetown

Organization : BC-1604 CommDev-CA Ottawa ON

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 13, 2025, 5:23:36 AM

Req ID: 25000111

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