Stantec

Senior Civil Designer

Stantec$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 8 years of related work experience
  • Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Ability to collaboratively engage in project team settings
  • Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Perform civil design using relevant software programs
  • Oversee design work on small and large complex projects
  • Provide technical guidance to team members on complex projects
  • Supervise junior designers' drawing production and set priorities
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects
  • Maintain knowledge on regulatory policy changes and build relationships with officials
  • Support development of production standards and provide CAD coaching

Benefits

  • Typical office environment with modern technology
  • Field work may involve exposure to various weather conditions
  • Job provides work variety across projects of different complexities
  • Opportunity for mentorship and leadership experience with junior staff
  • Engagement with diverse engineering disciplines in project completion
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

The role of a Senior Civil Engineering Designer is to work on smaller projects independently, and as a team member of a larger project under the limited supervision of a senior engineer. 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 and mentorship of junior staff. As a Senior Civil Engineering Designer, you will perform the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments (such as grading, servicing, stormwater management, etc.) and may also assist in the analysis of proposed projects (cut/fill, sewer capacity analysis, etc.).

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Performs civil design using knowledge of relevant software programs.
  • Responsible for design as it relates to small and large projects of high complexity.
  • Performs on technically complex projects and acts as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.
  • Supervise the drawing production work of junior designers, including setting priorities for their scope of work, budgets and schedules for completing the work in conjunction with other tasks.
  • Support the Lead Civil Designer and Pune Technical Services team with knowledge transfer and local design or production standards as required.
  • Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
  • Remain current on regulatory policy and rule changes and may establish working relationships with regulatory officials.
  • Understand technical needs of the group and assist Technical Lead and Appointed Discipline Lead with development of drawing production standards/templates/Details and facilitate CAD software coaching lunch & learn meetings from time to time.
  • Works with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the completion of the project under the direction of a senior engineer or project coordinator.
  • Performs basic calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
  • Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
  • Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
  • Assists in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
  • Performs a variety of tasks which may include analyzing proposed project solutions to ensure design integrity, reliability, resource efficiently and cost effectiveness.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take initiative when faced with a problem
  • Working knowledge of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design.
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  • Advanced understanding of civil engineering concepts (e.g. grading and servicing design) and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
  • Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
  • Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently within a team.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and good driving record

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 8 years of related work 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.

Primary Location: United States | OR | Portland
Organization: BC-2042 CommDev-US West
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/09/2026 03:09:35
Req ID: 1007564

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.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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