Civil Engineer in Training

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Civil Engineer in Training to work on diverse land development projects in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will collaborate with design teams, perform civil engineering tasks, conduct data analysis, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and proficient skills in AutoCAD and Civil3D. The position offers excellent training in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational understanding of civil engineering design concepts.
• Proficient with civil engineering software such as AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work or Co-op/Internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design and technical tasks under supervision.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines on projects.
• Conduct field observations and assist in managing construction activities.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MS Office Suite

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.

Your Opportunity

As a Civil Engineer in Training in our Community Development Group, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of innovative and diverse land development projects. This position involves working collaboratively with design teams in the development of construction plans and specifications; preparing reports, studies, and construction contract documents; computing quantities and preparing cost estimates; performing field observations and assisting in the coordination and management of construction activities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform civil design and technical tasks on projects under the supervision of the Project Manager or Project Engineer.

• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project.

• Perform data analysis and calculations to analyze and design civil system components.

• Collect data and gather information to support design decisions.

• Perform field work/construction observation under the supervision of a senior engineer/designer and/or construction manager.

• Interpret and verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.

• Analyze proposed project solutions to ensure reliability, resource efficiency and cost effectiveness.

• Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and written, with project team members, clients, and contractors.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong foundational understanding of general concepts of civil engineering design.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building programs and other similar materials.

• Good communication skills, attentiveness to detail, and multi‑tasking ability.

• Willingness to learn new skills and interface with multiple project managers.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, OneNote, and OneDrive.

• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D.

• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of related professional work or Co‑op/Internship experience preferred.

• Engineer‑in‑Training designation, successful completion of the EIT exam or the ability to take the EIT exam within six months of starting 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) 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 | MI | Okemos
Organization: BC-1903 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 27/03/2026 05:03:00
Req ID: 1005125

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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.