Stantec

Community Development Civil Engineer

Stantec$107K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer required with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Experience with land development projects specifically in Ventura and/or Los Angeles counties is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of civil systems and industry standards required.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and design various civil engineering documents including grading and drainage plans.
  • Utilize advanced modeling techniques to create 3D models of civil systems.
  • Participate in meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
  • Estimate construction item quantities and provide basic cost analysis for projects.
  • Assist senior engineers in managing project scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Conduct quality checks for accuracy and compliance with standards across projects.
  • Lead the preparation of project specifications and coordination with construction documents.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with employee stock purchase options.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid family leave and ten paid holidays per year.
  • Accrual of vacation and sick leave based on state and local law.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

The role of Civil Engineer is to work independently and as a team member on a wide range of land development projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Project Manager. A Civil Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include analysis, calculations, preparation of exhibits, and construction documents. The projects that a Civil Engineer may be assigned to may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Proficiency in preparing, grading, drainage, wet utility, street improvements, and other civil engineering design documents, as well as hydrology/hydraulic storm water modeling and hydraulic modeling of pipe networks.
  • Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems and provides markups for junior engineers/designers.
  • Prepares and revises documentation in various civil phases.
  • Participate in coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Prepares construction items quantity estimates and basic opinion of cost analysis.
  • Assists senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
  • May lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
  • Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
  • Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized civil elements.
  • Participates in constructability review.
  • Conducts quality assurance and quality control on projects.
  • Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the civil group.
  • Works on multiple projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience with land development projects in Ventura and/or Los Angeles county markets.
  • Requisite knowledge and application of agency and industry applicable codes.
  • General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
  • Strong knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
  • Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
  • Possesses excellent time-management skills.
  • Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
  • Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  • Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, etc.)
  • This position will require the successful passing of an AutoCADD Evaluation
  • Possess a valid driver's license and good driving record

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer. Minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Local project resume and experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience in directing junior staff in execution of project deliverables is 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.

Pay Range:
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$107,300.00 - $155,500.00 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 | CA | Pasadena
Other Locations: United States | CA | Sacramento
Organization: BC-2042 CommDev-US West
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 27/06/2026 04:06:30
Req ID: 1006496

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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