Civil Site Designer

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s multi-disciplinary office in Mt Laurel, NJ has an opportunity for a Civil Site Designer to join our Community Development team. 

We are seeking a candidate with experience in professional practice and design related to land development/community development. This position will involve significant projects, interacting with clients and government agencies and effectively working with a team. 

The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects for clients within the private and municipal (local, state and federal) sectors. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals and help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve site/civil design for residential, commercial and industrial site development, as well as capital improvement/utility infrastructure projects. You may be needed to visit project sites and perform construction observation activities. We offer all candidates the opportunity to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Site/civil plan preparation including grading design, water and sewer infrastructure design, roadway design
• Design of storm water management systems, and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Preparation of survey plans including topographic base plan preparation.
• Working on design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents or construction plans.
• Ordinance/code and deed research, cost estimation, and permitting applications.
• Ready to step in and assist with any of design team tasks in order to complete project on time and with quality design.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self-starter with diligent work ethic and strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Ability to visualize three-dimensional concepts and layouts from diagrams or drawings
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and some previous experience with  relevant software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, StormCAD, HydroCAD, WaterCAD, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited school.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant design experience preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) preferred/required within the first two years of employment.
• Prior experience with a Land Development Engineering firm is 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.