Civil Engineer in Training/Civil Designer

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

As a Civil Engineer in Training or Civil Designer, you will be part of a collaborative team that supports the design and delivery of land development projects in Saskatchewan and Southern Alberta. These projects offer a chance to build your engineering skills while contributing to the growth of local communities.

Land development involves working across several disciplines, including engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture, and construction. It requires combining ideas from each area to create well-designed communities for clients and future residents. Success depends on careful planning and close coordination with municipal authorities to ensure designs meet local standards and move forward efficiently.

Please note that this is a defined term role with an anticipated duration of December 2026 through April 2027.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the design for greenfield and brownfield land development projects of high complexity.
• With guidance, prepare designs and drawings for site grading and site servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm water management, shallow utilities, and erosion control.
• Support in the preparation of construction drawings and technical reports.
• Complete tasks including the preparation of utility alignments and profiles, cut and fill calculations, wastewater and storm sewer flows, opinions of probable cost, and noise attenuation studies.
• Liaise with municipalities and other approving authorities to advocate for client objectives.
• Build and foster relationships with clients, consultants, and municipal and provincial approving authorities.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews for various deliverables.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience on-site supporting construction surveys on active construction projects, liaising with contractors and municipal inspectors.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Must have a foundational understanding of civil engineering principles including site grading, stormwater management, sanitary and storm sewer servicing, water servicing, shallow utility coordination, and roadway and lot design.
• Ability to work as a team player and engage in constructive and creative collaboration.
• Eager to take a solution-oriented approach to solving problems.
• High emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn additional skills in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil 3D, PCSWMM, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

Education and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered as an Engineer in Training in the Province of Saskatchewan and in good standing, or eligibility to be registered within the next 6 months.
• No previous experience is required, however, a minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience is preferred. However, we are seeking highly motivated team members and provide comprehensive training and development of high potential candidates.

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.