Your Opportunity
The role of a Civil Designer is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Civil Designer will work under close supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and designing systems or products for a project. A Civil Designer will perform a variety of tasks which may include assisting with the plans and designs of various infrastructure projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Use knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including the design of roadways, drainage, grading, water and sewer and land development projects
- Assist team in preparing drawings and reports; conduct basic calculations and perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
- Assist team in preparing construction contract documents, project proposals, change orders, plans and reports
- Attend and assist in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client's goals
- Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/designer
- Monitors own work to ensure keeping on set schedule
- Utilize relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings; continue to develop skills using software programs for design and/or drafting
- Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- General understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil design
- Proficient in AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred) and/or MicroStation (InRoads/Openroads preferred)
- Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation
- Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others
- Takes initiative on tasks and coordinates with other members of the design team
- Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and various elements
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field. Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Co-op/Internship experience preferred.
Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.
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.
Pay Range:• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$87,900.00 - $123,100.00 Annually
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 | NY | New York
Organization: BC-1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Entry Level
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 02/10/2026 09:10:19
Req ID: 1008128
