Civil Designer or Civil Engineer in Training

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 Designer or EIT is to work independently and as a team member on a wide range of exciting projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Project Manager.  Projects include commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal work across the state of New Mexico and within Arizona and Texas as needed.

A Civil Designer or EIT will perform a variety of tasks which may include analysis, calculations, preparation of exhibits, and construction documents. The projects that a Civil Designer/EIT may be assigned to may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with all aspects of civil engineering design including layout/geometry, grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control.
• Prepare complete submission packages, supporting calculations, quantity and cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties.
• Assist project manager / project engineer with consultant and project team coordination.
• Perform planning activities, including project research, assessment of project feasibility
• Utilizes CAD in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on projects.
• Assists in the development of new standards and processes for the civil group.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience in land development, utility, and roadway design.
• Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently and with a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record. 
• Knowledge and experience with local agency and industry applicable codes.
• General understanding of project document production 
• Strong knowledge of civil systems and industry standards.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with a multi-disciplinary team and clients with varied knowledge of the development process.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• Civil Designer – Minimum of 5 years’ experience with AutoCAD and development plan design.
• EIT - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree, Engineer in Training Certification, and CAD experience.

A local project resume and experience strongly preferred. Experience in site and roadway, drainage, grading, erosion and sediment control, and utility design is considered an asset.

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.