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Your Opportunity
The role of a Civil Engineer in Training is to work on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks including calculations and field work.
As a Civil Engineer in Training, you will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may also assist in the analysis of proposed projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.
Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
Perform field work including site evaluations, surveying, construction oversight and inspection, or other project related field work as needed.
Conduct field visits during the design development process.
Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems.
Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases including site plans, utility plans, roadway layouts, stormwater systems and other construction components as part of a Civil Engineering Project.
Assists in development plan reviews for development applications submitted to the city by comparing development design components to community standards.
Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
Assists with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
Assists in the evaluation and selection of civil systems and materials.
Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
Implements sustainable design principles.
Performs calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
Basic understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite, as well as relevant software programs which may include Civil3D, GIS or other technical software..
Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
Actively participates as part of a team and is committed to building others and contributing to their success.
Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to travel to other offices and project sites, including overnight stays, when needed
Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs. and do repetitive work such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering. Minimum of 5 years of experience. Working toward licensure.
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.
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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 agreements
Primary Location: United States | OR | Portland
Organization: 2243 Water-US Delivery-Portland OR
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 20/11/2025 09:11:51
Req ID: 1003145
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