Civil Engineer

Stantec; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Engineer to support electric transmission, substation, battery storage, and renewable energy projects across the Northeast. The role focuses on civil/site design, stormwater management, permitting, and regulatory compliance, with emphasis on New York Article VIII filings.

The position requires collaboration with environmental, survey, GIS, and engineering teams, plus client communication and budget/schedule oversight within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 4–8 years progressive civil engineering/utility infrastructure experience.
• New York P.E. license preferred; EIT acceptable with pathway to licensure.
• Experience with NY Article VIII applications and environmental permitting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering plans and exhibits supporting NY Article VIII transmission permitting.
• Serve as Project Civil Engineer for transmission, substation, and utility projects in the Northeast.
• Support planning, design, and delivery of civil components including grading, stormwater, drainage, and road design.
• Prepare and coordinate engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and permit-ready packages with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate with environmental, permitting, survey, GIS, and engineering teams for regulatory filings.
• Assist with project management: budgeting, scheduling, quality reviews, and client communications.

Skills

Civil/site design

Stormwater management

Regulatory permitting

Engineering plans & drawings

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

New York P.E. license preferred

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) acceptable

Additional P.E. licensure in Northeast states a plus

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Stantec is seeking a Project Engineer to support electric transmission, substation, battery energy storage, renewable energy infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast. As part of our Environmental Services team, you will contribute to civil/site design, stormwater management, permitting, and regulatory compliance for major infrastructure projects. A key focus of this role is supporting New York Article VIII electric transmission permitting, including preparation of engineering plans, technical analyses, and permitting exhibits required for regulatory filings.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering plans and exhibits supporting New York Article VIII transmission permitting, including site plans, grading plans, access road plans, stormwater management plans, and plan and profile drawings.
• Serve as a Project Civil Engineer for workstreams supporting electric transmission, substation, battery energy storage, renewable energy, and utility infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast.
• Support the planning, design, and delivery of civil engineering components, including site grading, stormwater management, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and access road design.
• Prepare and coordinate engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, and permit-ready design packages.
• Coordinate with environmental, permitting, survey, GIS, and engineering teams to support integrated project delivery and regulatory filings.
• Support project siting studies, constructability reviews, permitting strategies, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with project management responsibilities, including budgeting, scheduling, quality reviews, and client communications.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Support proposal development, client service, and business development initiatives.
• Promote and uphold Stantec’s commitment to health, safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Your Core Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in civil/site design, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of engineering plan preparation, technical reporting, and regulatory permitting processes.
• Familiarity with electric transmission siting, environmental permitting, and utility infrastructure development.
• Experience preparing engineering drawings and exhibits for permitting applications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering design software.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting electric transmission, utility infrastructure, or power sector projects.
• Experience supporting New York Article VIII applications for major electric transmission facilities preferred.
• Experience preparing site plans, grading plans, stormwater management plans, access road designs, and plan and profile drawings.
• Experience supporting utility permitting, regulatory review, and agency coordination efforts.
• Familiarity with New York utility regulations, Article VIII requirements, and environmental permitting processes.
• Experience supporting high-voltage transmission projects (69 kV+) preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 4 to 8 years of progressive experience in civil engineering, utility infrastructure, environmental permitting, or power sector project development.
• New York Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with ability to obtain a P.E. license is acceptable.
• Additional P.E. licensure in Northeast states (MA, CT, NJ, PA, VT, NH, ME, or RI) is a plus

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$93,600.00 - $135,700.00 Annually

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 & D&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 | NY | Buffalo
Other Locations: United States | NY | Syracuse
Organization: 1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast-Buffalo NY
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

#additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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.