Civil designer Jobs in Madison, WI

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Your Opportunity

The Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy supports the Renewable Energy Team in developing and delivering fit-for-purpose civil designs for permitting or construction—on schedule, within budget, and aligned with project objectives.

Working closely with the Project Manager and Technical Leads, the Design Lead coordinates multi-disciplinary inputs (engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance) to ensure an integrated, high-quality design solution.

The role includes both hands-on technical contribution and oversight, such as discipline leadership, task leadership on large projects, and QA/QC of deliverables. The Design Lead is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, and design quality, including progress reporting and change management.

Your Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Performance

• Deliver design outputs on time, within budget, and in line with project scope

• Monitor progress, forecast performance, and implement corrective actions as needed

• Support development of project budgets and design delivery schedules

Technical Leadership & Quality

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams within a matrix environment

• Ensure all outputs meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements, supported by effective review processes

• Contribute directly to technical deliverables and provide QA/QC oversight

• Apply sound judgment to resolve complex technical challenges

Planning & Coordination

• Define technical delivery approach, resource needs, and execution plans

• Coordinate design interfaces with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams

• Manage design changes and maintain alignment with scope and stakeholder expectations

• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders and present technical outcomes

Review & Governance

• Coordinate internal and external design reviews, including schedules and deliverables

• Ensure alignment with organizational quality, safety, and project management standards

• Identify risks and manage them through established systems and processes

Team & Business Support

• Mentor and support technical staff development

• Contribute to proposals, bids, and client-facing materials

• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Strong knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

• Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.

• Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Advanced understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.

• Strong presentation and interview skills.

• Effective communicator and able to work on and lead teams.

• Efficient project management of multiple concurrent projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.

• Licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within 6 months. Minimum of 5 years of 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.

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.

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$90,900.00 - $131,800.00 Annually

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

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 | IL | Chicago
Organization: BC-1903 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/05/2026 05:05:37
Req ID: 1006016

Stantec 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.