Transportation Designer - Roadway

Stantec; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Transportation team in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5+ years of experience to contribute to roadway and airport projects. You will work on planning, design, and management tasks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs.

The role requires strong communication, initiative, and familiarity with OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D. A Bachelor’s in Engineering is required, and AZ PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Design of roadway/civil engineering projects including alignments, profiles, typical sections, site grading, and drainage.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• MS Office programs experience, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to the transportation engineering discipline on transportation-related projects.
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of reports and the development of project design elements including plans, specifications, estimates, and related reports.
• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs. Produce detailed, high-quality final design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, quantity calculations, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements, OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and the development of project documents.
• Recent experience developing highway projects for the State of Arizona and local governments is desired.

Skills

Roadway/Civil design

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or higher)

Arizona PE license preferred

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec, we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of roadway and airport projects. Please join our team and help us keep communities connected! We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must. Come join our Transportation Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique transportation projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to the transportation engineering discipline on transportation-related projects.
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of reports and the development of project design elements including plans, specifications, estimates, and related reports.
• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and the client’s needs. Produce detailed, high-quality final design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, quantity calculations, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements, OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and the development of project documents.
• Recent experience developing highway projects for the State of Arizona and local governments is desired.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in design of roadway/civil engineering projects including alignments, profiles, typical sections, site grading, and drainage.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• MS Office programs experience, especially Word and Excel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering
• Arizona PE license preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering

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.

About Stantec

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.

Primary Location: United States | AZ | Chandler

Other Locations: United States | AZ | Tucson

Organization: BC-1817 Transpt-US Southwest

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

EEO Statement: 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.