Community Development Civil Project Engineer

Stantec; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 126,400 - 189,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Engineer in Pasadena, CA to lead technical efforts on a variety of Community Development projects. Responsibilities include preparing civil engineering design documents, including grading and drainage, and conducting quality control. Candidates should possess at least 8 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

This role offers a chance to contribute to vibrant, sustainable communities, with a focus on collaborative teamwork across various disciplines.

The position is full-time with competitive benefits including health plans, paid leave, and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in civil engineering projects.
• Experience with land development and municipal engineering.
• Strong knowledge of agency codes and civil engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead on community development projects.
• Prepare grading and drainage design documents.
• Conduct quality assurance and control on deliverables.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Project management

Hydraulic modeling

Team collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft 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.

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 Project Engineer is to work collaboratively and interdependently as a team member on a wide range of Community Development projects under the guidance of a Project Manager. Our Community Development team also works with and supports projects from other disciplines in the local area, and is part of a team that works on projects across the western US. A Civil Project Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include design analysis, calculations, preparation of exhibits, mentoring junior staff, and preparation of construction documents. The projects that you will be assigned to may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the project team responsible for preparing grading, drainage, wet utility, street 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 various project phases from feasibility analysis to construction closeout.
• Coordinate with the geomatics team and obtain appropriate record data required to assemble complete and accurate base information.
• Prepare concept design alternatives considering site constraints and project objectives to evolve the project layout.
• Prepare three‑dimensional models of civil systems and provide markups and direction for other project team engineers and designers.
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners and contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Prepare construction quantity estimates and basic opinion of cost analysis.
• Assist with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of project specifications and construction documents.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.
• Lead effort for processing project documentation to approval and permit availability.
• Work with the team to prioritize workload and schedule on multiple projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with land development projects in location, area, county, and market settings.
• Requisite knowledge and application of agency and industry applicable codes.
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of civil systems, mechanics, materials, and industry standards.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Possesses excellent time‑management skills.
• Thorough understanding of task assignment, scheduling, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Mentor and lead other design team members.
• Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, locally accepted hydrology and hydraulic programs, etc.).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer. Minimum 8 years of experience.
• Local project resume and experience strongly preferred.
• Experience directing junior staff in execution of project deliverables preferred.

Typical office environment: working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

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 Range

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas: $126,400.00 – $189,600.00 annually.

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 | CA | Pasadena
Other Locations: United States | CA | Los Angeles
Organization: BC-2042 CommDev-US West
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 01/07/2026 03:07:55
Req ID: 1006563

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.