Civil Designer or Civil EIT

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering firm in Albuquerque is seeking a Civil Designer or EIT to support a variety of exciting projects, including commercial and residential developments. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, strong collaboration and communication skills, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include civil engineering design, project coordination, and quality assurance. The position offers a full-time schedule with access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil engineering design.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• AutoCAD experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil engineering design tasks including grading and drainage.
• Prepare complete submission packages and project schedules.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.

Skills

Collaboration in project teams

AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

Civil engineering concepts understanding

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

5 years’ experience with AutoCAD

Job description

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

The role of a Civil Designer or EIT is to work independently and as a team member on a wide range of exciting projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Project Manager. Projects include commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal work across the state of New Mexico and within Arizona and Texas as needed.

A Civil Designer or EIT will perform a variety of tasks which may include analysis, calculations, preparation of exhibits, and construction documents. The projects that a Civil Designer/EIT may be assigned to may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with all aspects of civil engineering design including layout/geometry, grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control.
• Prepare complete submission packages, supporting calculations, quantity and cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties.
• Assist project manager / project engineer with consultant and project team coordination.
• Perform planning activities, including project research, assessment of project feasibility.
• Utilize CAD in development of three‑dimensional models of civil systems.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.
• Assist in the development of new standards and processes for the civil group.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience in land development, utility, and roadway design.
• Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter who can work independently and with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Knowledge and experience with local agency and industry applicable codes.
• General understanding of project document production.
• Strong knowledge of civil systems and industry standards.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with a multi‑disciplinary team and clients with varied knowledge of the development process.
• Possesses excellent time‑management skills.
• Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

Education and Experience

• Civil Designer – Minimum of 5 years’ experience with AutoCAD and development plan design.
• EIT - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree, Engineer in Training Certification, and CAD experience.

A local project resume and experience strongly preferred. Experience in site and roadway, drainage, grading, erosion and sediment control, and utility design is considered an asset.

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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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: United States | NM | Albuquerque
Organization: BC-1720 CommDev-US Southwest
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.