Transportation Engineer-in-Training

Stantec; Mandan (ND); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Transportation Engineer-in-Training to join our Mandan or Fargo, ND offices. You’ll support transportation design projects under close supervision, performing plans, calculations, and cost estimates per established codes and standards.

You will work with cross-disciplinary teams using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD Civil 3D to deliver highway, bridge, and rail-related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with civil/transportation emphasis is required.
• EIT certification in North Dakota or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.
• 0–2 years of related work experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of construction plans, estimates, and other deliverables for transportation projects.
• Prepare project designs and deliverables in compliance with standards and QA practices.
• Coordinate with design team, track scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Document project meetings and client communications.
• Support designs for highways, streets, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure.

Skills

MS Office

CAD tools

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Learning agility

Education

BS in Engineering (Civil/Transportation)

EIT ND certification or ability to obtain in 6 months

0-2 years experience or equivalent

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads/Open Roads 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.

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

Your Opportunity

We have an opportunity for Transportation Engineer-in-Training to join our team in either out Mandan or Fargo, ND offices. This role will focus on supporting design projects related to transportation infrastructure. The successful candidate will perform engineering work under close supervision requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out related civil engineering tasks such as preparation of plans, designs, calculations, and cost estimates in accordance with established codes and standards.

This role is ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic team player who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. We thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams and a client-focused environment across a broad range of project sectors.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of lead engineer, assist with the preparation of construction plans, estimates, and other deliverables for transportation projects.

• Prepare project designs and deliverables in compliance with documented commitments, standards, and quality assurance practices.

• Work within design team while cognizant of project scopes, schedules, budgets.

• Follow all in-house procedures related to documentation of designs and process flow.

• Attend and document project/client meetings with agenda and/or notes/minutes.

• Use knowledge of general concepts of engineering elements through investigation and analysis, to support engineering projects that focus on transportation systems such as such as highways, streets, bridges, tunnels, drainage structures, roadway lighting, airports, railroads, and commuter trains.

• Assist team in preparing engineering designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports, and gather information to support design decisions.

• Assist in basic interpretation and verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.

• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer.

• Assist the team in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.

• Perform field work related to construction activities as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word and Excel.

• Proficient with Bentley MicroStation and Open Roads Designer or with AutoCAD and Civil3D.

• Ability to work in groups or alone.

• Active listener, clear and concise writer, and cross functional collaborator, attentive to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and pivot rapidly.

• Willingness to learn new skills and interface with multiple project managers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering with emphasis in Civil, Transportation or Structural Engineering is required.

• EIT certification in North Dakota or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.

• 0-2 years of related work experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

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.

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).
• 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 | ND | Mandan
Other Locations: United States | ND | Fargo
Organization: BC-1736 Transpt-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Entry Level
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

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