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Civil Engineer in Training at Stantec in Chicago, IL
Skills
Job Description
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.
Your Opportunity
As a Civil Engineer in Training in our Community Development Group, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of innovative and diverse land development projects. This position involves working collaboratively with design teams in the development of construction plans and specifications; preparing reports, studies, and construction contract documents; computing quantities and preparing cost estimates; performing field observations and assisting in the coordination and management of construction activities.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform civil design and technical tasks on projects under the supervision of the Project Manager or Project Engineer.
- Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project.
- Perform data analysis and calculations to analyze and design civil system components.
- Collect data and gathering information to support design decisions.
- Perform field work/construction observation under the supervision of a senior engineer/designer and/or construction manager.
- Interpret and verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
- Analyze proposed project solutions to ensure reliability, resource efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and written, with project team members, clients, and contractors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong foundational understanding of general concepts of civil engineering design.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building programs and other similar materials.
- Good communication skills, attentiveness to detail, and multi-tasking ability.
- Willingness to learn new skills and interface with multiple project managers.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, OneNote, and OneDrive.
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of related professional work or Co-op/Internship experience preferred.
- Engineer-in-Training designation, successful completion of the EIT exam or the ability to take the EIT exam within six months of starting preferred.
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.
If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.