Civil Designer

Stantec•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

Stantec is a global, multi-disciplinary firm that places innovation at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. At Stantec, we thoughtfully approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients and the communities they serve to design fit-for-purpose solutions that reinforce strengths and overcome challenges. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large. Your Opportunity This role will work on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. The smaller projects that this role may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features. In general, this role will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may assist in the analysis of proposed projects.

Requirements

General understanding of concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
Understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, (or other modeling software).
Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
EIT working toward licensure as a Professional Engineer in California
Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform civil engineering design which may include engineering drawings, hydraulic system calculations, pipe design calculations, engineering reports, design criteria, and prepare applications for regulatory agencies.
Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
Attend and assists in client, contractor, stakeholder, and regulatory agency meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals, project requirements, site assessments, key challenges, coordination.
Assist in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
Assist with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
Assist in the evaluation and selection of civil systems and materials.
Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating.