Community Development Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks an experienced Sr. Civil Engineer to support a range of land development and municipal infrastructure projects for public agency clients. You will provide technical oversight, mentor team members, and lead design efforts from feasibility through construction close-out.

The role focuses on grading, drainage, hydrology, and roadway improvements, with opportunity to influence projects across the western U.S. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Denver/Boise areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive and collective experience including task management and construction engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of project scoping, deliverables, tasks, scheduling, resources and budgets.
• Experience with site development projects and civil systems.
• Experience with codes and construction standards of key public authorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and managing project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Support Project Managers and Team Leaders on grading, drainage, and road/utility design documents.
• Prepare construction quantity estimates and cost analyses.
• Lead teams delivering preliminary engineering, final design, and construction drawings.
• Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants, owners, and contractors.
• Perform field work and site observations as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical design

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

AutoTurn

MS Office

Job description

Our established Community Development group is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support a range of projects, from commercial pad site and data center developments to large master planned communities and municipal infrastructure improvements projects for various cities and public agency clients.

As a Sr. Civil Engineer, you will evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products, and be able to scope projects based on client interactions and standard due diligence. Additionally, you will provide technical oversight and support the Business Center leadership to provide technical guidance and mentoring to other team members to support their career growth.

Our team supports a diverse range of public clients and project types, offering motivated team members opportunities to lead new and meaningful project pursuits.

Your Opportunity

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in land development and revitalization projects which will support Community Development Leaders as well as project managers from other Stantec disciplines across the western U.S.

As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for preparing technical design solutions, including defining project scope, schedule, and budgets; supporting quality management processes; and preparing technic documents. This will include but not be limited to calculations, design solutions, specifications and field work. In this role, you will be part of and lead teams that deliver preliminary engineering, final design and construction drawings, construction support, and close‑out services for site development projects.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our local, national, and global communities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and managing the project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Support the Project Managers 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.
• Act as a resource to developing engineers, EITs, and other technical staff on multiple independent projects
• 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 analyze 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive and collective experience, including task management, project and construction engineering including Community Development experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive technical understanding of various phases of infrastructure projects, including conventional and alternative delivery methods.
• Understanding of project scoping, identification of deliverables, tasks, scheduling, resources and levels of effort, and project budgeting.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Experience with technical guidelines, codes and construction standards of key public authorities.
• Experience with site development projects.
• Knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the functionality of relevant design software, including AutoCAD, Civil3D and Auto-Turn, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Registered or eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer in Idaho.

Typical office environment involving computer work and remaining sedentary for extended periods. Field work may also be required, which can include exposure to outdoor elements and inclement weather.

This description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Additional tasks may be assigned, and responsibilities may be modified at any time, with or without notice.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually

Primary Location

United States | ID | Boise

Other Locations

United States | CO | Denver

Organization

BC-1720 CommDev-US Southwest

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

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.