Civil Engineer in Training

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 in multiple locations throughout the Midwest, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of innovative and diverse projects from the design of civil and municipal engineering projects for highways and local roads, public utilities and public works, parks, trails, pipelines, tunnels, renewable energy projects and related infrastructure 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.

Stantec provides its employees with the opportunity to design your own career through our professional development programs, continuing education and training opportunities, and paid professional organization membership. The culture at Stantec promotes employees to participate in a variety of frequent companywide events and social opportunities, as well as opportunities to give back to the communities we live in and serve. Stantec also provides employees with a 401(k) and company match plan, a comprehensive health benefits package, competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, and generous time-off with paid holiday and vacation time carry-over programs.

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 field work / construction observation under the supervision of a senior engineer / designer and / or construction manager.

Perform data analysis and calculations to analyze and design civil system components.

Collect data and gathering information to support design decisions.

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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Seeking a motivated individual who is, enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, organized, and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Basic understanding of general concepts of civil engineering design.

Ability and interest in working on a variety of renewables (solar, wind, etc.) type of projects for various clients.

Desire to work on projects with a focus on sustainability and green infrastructure.

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.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.

Strong interest in community development engineering disciplines.

Proficient with of Microsoft Office Suite and basic understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Must have good driving record, and valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and successful completion of the EIT exam or the ability to take the EIT exam within six months of starting preferred. Related Co-op / Internship experience preferred for new graduates; 1-2 years of related civil engineering experience for more experienced engineers.

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.

Pay Range :

• Locations in MN, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 67,800.00 - Max Salary $ 94,900.00
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 74,600.00 - Max Salary $ 104,400.00

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 | MN | Minneapolis

Organization : 1903 CommDev-US North Central-Minneapolis MN

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 10 / 10 / 2025 05 : 10 : 00

Req ID : 1002639

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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.