Intermediate Land Development Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ottawa seeks an Intermediate Land Development Engineer. The role involves project design, client liaising, and team leadership on various land development initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in civil engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer, and possess at least 5 years of experience in land development. Strong skills in civil engineering design, time management, and communication are essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Understanding of civil engineering design standards and requirements.
• At least 5 years of experience in land development projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage a variety of land development projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and support team members.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

PCSWMM modeling software

Job description

Intermediate Land Development Engineer

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Community Development team is growing, and we are leading an increasing 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 Ottawa office. As an Intermediate Land Development Engineer, you will perform a variety of tasks including project design work, assisting with proposals, liaising with clients, and 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

• Work on multiple projects and be responsible for projects of average complexity/size.
• Serves as Engineer‑of‑Record.
• Performs complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects under supervision of the Project Technical Lead or Project Manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and 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 servicing plans, plan and 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 meetings, 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 project manager 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.
• Support proposals, change orders, and project communications.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong understanding of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, grading and storm water management, roadway design, erosion and sediment control.
• Excellent time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignments and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and review agencies.
• Thorough understanding of standards, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Well‑developed understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with PCSWMM modeling software.
• 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.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 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.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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.