About the role
Intermediate Land Development Engineer
Location: Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Community Development team is growing in Atlantic Canada, and we are leading an increasing amount number of exciting planning and development projects with multi‑disciplinary and integrated service offerings. We are seeking an Intermediate Land Development Engineer within our Community Development team ideally based in our Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton, or Charlottetown offices. As an Intermediate Land Development Engineer, you will perform a variety of tasks including project design work, assisting with proposals, liaising with clients, and some project management. It is expected that you will be self‑motivated possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, be eager to learn and will possess good general computer skills. Attention to detail and accuracy are required assets.
Key Responsibilities
- May work on multiple projects and be responsible for projects of average complexity/size.
- Serves as Engineer‑of‑Record.
- Performs more complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects under supervision of the Project Technical Lead or Project Manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory agencies.
- Engage in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Prepare and revise documentation in various civil phases including site plans, utility plan/profiles, grading plans, cross sections, diagrams, and details.
- Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub‑contractors, and vendors.
- Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and cost estimating.
- Involved in the approval and permitting process of projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel and governing entities.
- Manage and lead other team members while working on projects; complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.
- Assist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of the project specifications and construction documents.
- Prepare contract documents for construction (i.e. engineering drawings and specifications).
- May conduct construction inspection services.
- Support the civil team in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
- Participate in constructability review.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality review.
- Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the discipline.
- Prepare portions of engineering project proposals, change orders, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
Capabilities and Credentials
- Has well‑developed understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
- Possesses excellent time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
- Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
- Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
- Well‑developed 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and AutoCAD.
- Proficiency with engineering model software such as H2OM and H2OMAP, Infoworks, EPASWMM, XPSWMM, SWMHYMO, PCSWMM, etc. is considered an asset.
- Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Ability to check the work of others 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 administer and inspect construction activities.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff across a range of technical and professional development levels.
- Coordinating with engineers, technical staff and/or team members in various disciplines to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
- Serving as a technical expert during liaison with landowners, municipal/agency staff, and other stakeholders.
- Use of a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written) are essential.
Education and Experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university program. - Registered as a Professional Engineer.
- At least 5 years’ experience in land development projects is strongly preferred.
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
About the role
Intermediate Land Development Engineer
Location: Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Community Development team is growing in Atlantic Canada, and we are leading an increasing amount number of exciting planning and development projects with multi‑disciplinary and integrated service offerings. We are seeking an Intermediate Land Development Engineer within our Community Development team ideally based in our Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton, or Charlottetown offices. As an Intermediate Land Development Engineer, you will perform a variety of tasks including project design work, assisting with proposals, liaising with clients, and some project management. It is expected that you will be self‑motivated possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, be eager to learn and will possess good general computer skills. Attention to detail and accuracy are required assets.
Key Responsibilities
- May work on multiple projects and be responsible for projects of average complexity/size.
- Serves as Engineer‑of‑Record.
- Performs more complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects under supervision of the Project Technical Lead or Project Manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory agencies.
- Engage in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Prepare and revise documentation in various civil phases including site plans, utility plan/profiles, grading plans, cross sections, diagrams, and details.
- Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub‑contractors, and vendors.
- Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and cost estimating.
- Involved in the approval and permitting process of projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel and governing entities.
- Manage and lead other team members while working on projects; complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.
- Assist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of the project specifications and construction documents.
- Prepare contract documents for construction (i.e. engineering drawings and specifications).
- May conduct construction inspection services.
- Support the civil team in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
- Participate in constructability review.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality review.
- Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the discipline.
- Prepare portions of engineering project proposals, change orders, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
Capabilities and Credentials
- Has well‑developed understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
- Possesses excellent time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
- Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
- Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
- Well‑developed 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and AutoCAD.
- Proficiency with engineering model software such as H2OM and H2OMAP, Infoworks, EPASWMM, XPSWMM, SWMHYMO, PCSWMM, etc. is considered an asset.
- Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Ability to check the work of others 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 administer and inspect construction activities.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff across a range of technical and professional development levels.
- Coordinating with engineers, technical staff and/or team members in various disciplines to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
- Serving as a technical expert during liaison with landowners, municipal/agency staff, and other stakeholders.
- Use of a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written) are essential.
Education and Experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university program. - Registered as a Professional Engineer.
- At least 5 years’ experience in land development projects is strongly preferred.
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.