Project Engineer, Site / Civil Engineering

Stantec; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s multi-disciplinary office in South Florida has an opportunity for a highly motivated Project Engineer – Site/Civil Engineering. You will work on land development projects, interact with clients and government agencies, and lead a design team to deliver site, grading, drainage, erosion control and utility plans with accompanying reports.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, 5+ years of civil/site design experience, and a FL Professional Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Florida PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred.
• 5+ years of civil/site design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare site, grading, drainage, erosion control and utility plans.
• Prepare design reports and supporting calculations.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team and external clients/consultants.
• Support client management and business development activities.

Skills

Civil 3D

Hydrology/ Hydraulic design software

MS Office

Client management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in FL or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

Civil3D

Hydrology/ Hydraulic design software

MS Office

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 welcoming, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s multi-disciplinary office in South Florida has an opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer – Site / Civil Engineering. We are seeking a candidate with experience in professional practice and design related to land development/community development. This position will be involved with significant projects, interact with clients and government agencies and effectively working with a team. Responsibilities include design and preparation of site, grading, drainage, erosion control and utility plans as well as design reports. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic professional who is interested in growth on a professional and personal level. We offer all candidates the opportunity to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. #CommDevFlorida

Your Key Responsibilities

• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes technologies in development of three dimensional models of civil systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various civil phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Assists senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• May lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized civil elements.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the civil group.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to perform all aspects of design (grading, streets, water, sewer, storm drain, hydrology, erosion control, etc.) with an emphasis on technical and project delivery excellence.
• Sound knowledge of industry practice and demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Experience with both private and public sector clients/projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills, including computer literacy in Civil3D, Hydrology / Hydraulic design software, MS Office.
• Direct experience in client management and business development is an asset.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the profession of Civil Engineering civil/site design.
• Registered Professional Engineer in FL or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. 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.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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).

Primary Location

United States | FL | Coral Gables

Other Locations

United States | FL | Deerfield Beach

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.