Civil Engineer

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result : vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

The role of a Civil Engineer in Community Development is to design a wide range of public and private development projects under the guidance of a Project Manager with a team of designers and / or EIT’s.

A Civil Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include analysis, calculations, preparation of exhibits, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, and construction documents. The projects that a Civil Engineer may be assigned to may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope.

Your Key Responsibilities

Perform civil engineering design including layout / geometry, grading, drainage, roadways, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control on public works projects.

Perform civil engineering design for private clients including industrial and commercial site design, and subdivision design

Assist with preparing complete submission packages, supporting calculations, and quantity and cost estimates for project entitlement and construction documents.

Assist with agency follow-up / coordination during the review approval process.

Participate and assist with project team coordination.

Prepare concept design and perform study phase activities, including project research, existing site constraints, assessment of project feasibility, and provide input to project team on civil engineering related issues.

Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems.

Check own work for quality assurance and quality control on projects and assist with facilitating overall project QA / QC.

Assists in the development of new standards, enhancing production workflow, and refining design details.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Understanding of project document production of drawings

Possesses excellent time-management skills

Ability to discuss and deliver on task assignment deliverables, schedule, and budget targets

Ability to coordinate and collaborate with others

Ability to provide creative and critical input in a team setting

Strong understanding of civil engineering concepts

Strong oral and written communication skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D experience in roadway, utility, and site design

Self-starter who can work independently and with a team

Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree.

Licensed Professional Engineer required.

8+ years of experience. Local project resume and experience with public works projects including grading design, roadway design, site design, sewer and water design strongly preferred.

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.

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 | NM | Albuquerque

Organization : BC-1720 CommDev-US Southwest

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : No

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 09 / 07 / 2025 08 : 07 : 24

Req ID : 1001491

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.