Job Description

We create great places and 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

Stantec’s New York City office is seeking a Civil Engineer with minimum of 4 years of experience to join our team. The right candidate has a combination of project management and technical skills suited to lead and participate in the delivery of various urban infrastructure projects. We are looking for someone who is technically proficient, takes initiative, is a team player, and is looking for a challenge.

The New York City office offers opportunities for rapid growth through client exposure and collaboration with a large and diverse team on a variety of projects including roadway reconstruction, public spaces, rail, transit, and urban infrastructure.

As a Civil Engineer you will perform a variety of tasks which may include client meetings, financial management, schedule management, coordination of tasks and personnel, technical leadership and mentoring of junior staff. This individual will lead project teams in the execution of projects to ensure delivery, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and lead the design as appropriate. This individual will help shape and develop our talented local team all while being an integral part of Stantec’s continued growth in the region and country. Come join our Transportation Roadways Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique roadway projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Develop plan packages, approval documents, and analyses in accordance with agency requirements.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate amongst project disciplines to ensure cohesive project deliverables are prepared.
• Lead internal project coordination meetings with team members and/or subconsultants and vendors.
• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day project coordination items including technical and managerial items.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are met.
• Review the day-to-day work of others and provide technical guidance for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist project managers to monitor schedule and budget performance of assigned projects.

Support Business Development Activities

• Assist with developing technical approaches for Statement of Qualifications and technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients.
• Develop proposal documentation including project scope, budgets, and design approach for projects of all sizes.
• Develop positive relations with existing and prospective clients.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with concept development, site planning, roadway design, grading and drainage, and utility design.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Project coordination experience with the ability to lead through all phases of project document production.
• Working knowledge of the permit and approval process with the following clients preferred: NYSDOT, PANYNJ, Metro North Railroad, LIRR, TBTA, NYCT, NYC DDC/EDC/DEP/DOB/DOT, Private Real Estate Developers.
• Working knowledge of coordination with City and State Agencies for project permits and approvals.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to coordinate complex topics and develop consensuses.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Demonstrates technical engineering judgment in solving problems.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil3D.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 4 years of Engineering experience.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.