What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer in Training position at Stantec?
Strong communities don't just happen-they're built. They're creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We're driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We're a place where you can apply your passion-and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is actively seeking qualified candidates for a full-time entry level Civil Engineer-in-Training to join our growing Community Development practice in Reno, Nevada. As you begin your career, you will use your technical education and competencies in a professional engineering role to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for civil facilities (grading, streets, drainage improvements, water & sewer facilities, other infrastructure / site improvements, etc.), on of a wide variety of projects (residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational, etc.). We will provide you with the opportunity to work in and dynamic team setting to obtain applicable experience for your Professional Engineering License as you work under the supervision and mentorship of experienced professional.
The selected candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills, solid technical design competence, and exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform technical tasks on projects under the supervision of the Project Manager or Project Engineer.
- Prepare plans and design calculations for civil infrastructure improvements.
- Coordination and communication with other engineers / consultants, agency staff, client representatives, and / or other team members.
- Assist with writing technical reports, preparing design calculations, and evaluating alternative solutions to meet the project needs.
- Assist with processing preliminary plans and construction documents through various agencies to obtain approvals and construction permits.
- Assist with the preparation of drainage reports, SWPPP documents, and erosion control plans.
- Assist with the preparation of Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost.
- Assist with the preparation of Technical Specifications and Special Provision documents for bidding and construction.
- Perform field observation and prepare record documents for Civil facilities.
- Follow safe work practices and adhere to Company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Education and 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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's' talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
