Civil Engineer - Land Development

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 OpportunityThe role of Civil Engineer is to work independently and as a team member on a range of projects, from commercial pad site and data center developments to large master planned communities and municipal infrastructure improvements, under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer or project manager. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project, and be able to scope projects based on client interactions and standard due diligence. A Civil Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, design solutions, specifications and field work, and must be able to teach, guide, and develop staff effectively. The projects that a Civil Engineer may be assigned to may be broad, varied and diverse in scope. This role also analyzes proposed projects to ensure reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.Your Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for design of multiple projects, which may include residential, commercial, and industrial development projectsUtilize technologies including Civil 3D in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems and provides markups for supporting engineers/designersLead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendorsParticipate in value analysis, and basic cost estimatingAct as a resource to developing engineers, EITs, and other technical staff on multiple independent projectsAssist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and scheduleLead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documentsConducts quality assurance and quality control on projectsYour Capabilities and CredentialsRequisite knowledge and application of civil engineering codes and design requirements of counties and municipalities in local market; Familiar with the process of obtaining approval from local municipal entitiesGeneral understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specificationsStrong knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standardsAbility to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agenciesThorough understanding of task assignments and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resourcesAbility to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and scheduleAbility to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thoughtThorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to othersEffective communicator and able to work in a team environmentProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack (among others)Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent in EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 monthsMinimum of 4 years of experienceTypically, this position works in an open-concept office environment. Local travel may be required, such as attending meetings or visiting job sites. 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.About StantecStantec 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.Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreementsPrimary Location: United States | TX | AustinOrganization: BC-1720 CommDev-US SouthwestEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 28/04/2026 05:04:30Req ID: 1005594Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.