Community Development - Civil Engineer

Stantec; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer in Irvine, California. In this role, you will support development projects for various cities, preparing technical design solutions, managing project scoping, budgets, and schedules. You'll collaborate closely with the Community Development team ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and a proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in land development projects.
• Ability to prepare engineering deliverables and technical studies.
• Experience in managing project scope, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings, quantity calculations, and cost estimates.
• Support permit applications to regulatory agencies.
• Conduct field work and construction observation under supervision.

Skills

Technical design solutions

Quality management processes

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Modeling software

Hydrology/hydraulic storm water modeling

Job description

Our established Community Development group is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support development projects for various cities and public agency clients. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of preliminary engineering, final design and construction drawings, construction support, and close‑out services for site development projects. Our team supports a diverse range of public clients and project types, offering motivated team members opportunities to lead new and meaningful project pursuits. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our local, national, and global communities.

Your Opportunity

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in land development projects and will support Community Development Leaders as well as project managers from other Stantec disciplines across the western U.S. As an Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for preparing technical design solutions, including defining project scope, schedule, and budgets; supporting quality management processes; and preparing technical studies and construction documents. You will work with clients and stakeholders to effectively manage engineering tasks and deliverables, with a strong emphasis on quality, communication, and collaboration.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Civil Engineer will collaborate closely with the Regional Community Development team to prepare engineering deliverables such as design drawings, quantity calculations and cost estimates, construction specifications, and engineering studies and reports to industry and regulatory agency standards. This role will also support the preparation of documentation required for permit applications to regulatory agencies.

• Assist with developing and managing the project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Support the Senior Civil Engineers and Team Leaders preparing grading, drainage, wet utility, roadway/highway improvements, and other civil engineering design documents, as well as hydrology/hydraulic storm water modeling and hydraulic modeling of pipe networks.
• Prepare and revise documentation for projects from feasibility analysis to construction close out.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Prepare construction quantity estimates and basic opinion of cost analysis.
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants and other project partners to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget.
• Perform field work/construction observation under the supervision of a senior engineer/designer and/or construction manager as needed.
• Collect and analyse 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.
• Utilize three-dimensional technologies and modeling software in development, design and analysis of civil systems.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, respond to request for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.