Civil Engineer-in-Training, Municipal

Stantec; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our municipal engineering team in Minneapolis. You will work on diverse civil and municipal projects, including highways, utilities, parks and related infrastructure, under the supervision of a Licensed Engineer.

This entry level role involves developing construction plans, preparing reports and cost estimates, performing field observations, and coordinating with design teams to meet project objectives and codes.

Responsibilities

• Support a team in the development of civil designs, preparation of plans and specifications, reports and other technical tasks on projects under the supervision of a Project Manager or Project Engineer.
• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Perform field work/construction observation under the supervision of a senior engineer/designer and/or construction manager as needed.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, respond to request for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and written, with project team members, clients, and contractors.
• Analyze proposed project solutions to ensure reliability, sustainability, resource efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Utilize three-dimensional technologies and modeling software in development, design and analysis of civil systems.
• Compute and review cost estimates for project feasibility, budgeting, and value engineering opportunities.
• Collect and analysis data and perform calculations that support civil system design decisions and development process.
• Interpret and verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join a strong team of technical and business professionals in our municipal engineering team. As part of the Municipal team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of innovative and diverse projects, including the design of civil and municipal engineering projects for highways and local roads, public utilities and public works, parks, trails, and related infrastructure projects. This entry level 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. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to ensure project design and field objectives are met. This position will be directly supervised by a Licensed Engineer.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support a team in the development of civil designs, preparation of plans and specifications, reports and other technical tasks on projects under the supervision of a Project Manager or Project Engineer.


• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project to ensure compatibility with the design intent.


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


• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, respond to request for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.


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


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


• Utilize three-dimensional technologies and modeling software in development, design and analysis of civil systems.


• Compute and review cost estimates for project feasibility, budgeting, and value engineering opportunities.


• Collect and analysis data and perform calculations that support civil system design decisions and development process.


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


• Perform other duties as assigned.