Civil Engineer – Community Development

Stantec

Civil Engineer supporting development projects for various cities and public agency clients. Collaborating closely with Community Development Leaders and project managers across the western U.S.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,300 - $155,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate closely with the Regional Community Development team to prepare engineering deliverables such as design drawings, quantity calculations and cost estimates, construction specifications, and engineering studies and reports to industry and regulatory agency standards
Assist with developing and managing the project scope, budget, and schedule
Support the Senior Civil Engineers 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
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 analyse 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 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
Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Paid holidays (ten per year)
Vacation accrual (10-20 days per year)
Paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringhydrology modelinghydraulic modelingcost estimationquantity calculationsdesign documentationconstruction specificationsdata analysisproject budgetinginfrastructure project delivery

Soft Skills

problem-solvingtime managementeffective communicationcollaborationcritical thinkingindependent workcreativityorganizational skillsteam participationadaptability

Certifications

valid driver’s license