Junior Civil Engineering Graduate

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer to collaborate with senior engineers on projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include performing design tasks, assisting in project documentation, and participating in client meetings. Candidates should have problem-solving skills, teamwork orientation, and the ability to communicate effectively. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a company committed to sustainable water solutions.

Qualifications

• Working towards licensure as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design including engineering drawings and calculations.
• Assist in project documentation and client communications.
• Attend meetings with clients and stakeholders to understand project goals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Technical understanding of civil engineering design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

The role of a junior civil engineer is to work as a team member with intermediate and senior engineers as part of project teams of all sizes. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. In general, this role will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may assist in the analysis of proposed projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design which may include engineering drawings, hydraulic system calculations, pipe design calculations, engineering reports, design criteria, and prepare applications for regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Attend and assist in client, contractor, stakeholder, and regulatory agency meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals, project requirements, site assessments, key challenges, coordination.
• Assist in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assist with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of civil systems and materials.
• Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• May conduct construction inspection services and may assist with construction contract administration duties.
• Support the civil team in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• General understanding of 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.
• Understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs.
• Knowledge and skill with AutoCAD, Civil3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, (or other modeling software) is considered an asset.
• Take initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering. Working toward licensure as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

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.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa

Organization: 1634 Water-CA Ontario East & Atlantic-Ottawa ON

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 22/01/2026 01:01:21

Req ID: 1002256