
Civil Engineer – Land Development
Stantec
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per year
About the role
- Work independently on smaller projects and as a team member of larger projects
- Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project
- Perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations and field work
- Analyze proposed projects to ensure structural reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
- Responsible for projects of average complexity/size
- Engages in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, and diagrams
- Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems
- Prepares and revises documentation in various civil phases including site plans, floor plans, and diagrams
- Leads project coordination meetings
- 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 project specifications with construction documents
- Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software
- Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects
- Works on multiple projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
- Requisite knowledge and application of National Civil Code and applicable energy codes
- General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
- Strong knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, 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 and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources
- Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
- Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
- Advanced oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, HydroCAD.
Benefits
- Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
- 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
- Paid family leave
- Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
- Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
- Eligible for paid sick leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineeringproject managementcalculationsdesign developmentquality assurancequality controlcost estimatingresource efficiencystructural reliabilityproject documentation
Soft Skills
time managementcommunicationcollaborationcritical thinkingproblem solvingleadershipclient relationsattention to detailcreativityorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer