Civil Designer

Vancouver, BC

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

In the role of Civil Designer, this individual will work as a team member on small- and large-scale projects alongside a Lead Engineer, as well as intermediate and junior technical staff. The Civil Designer will support the development of all phases of design and deliverable preparation, including coordination with other disciplines, to meet project quality requirements and milestones as required.

The Stantec Community Development group in British Columbia provides services to both private and public sector clients across the province. While focusing on work in British Columbia, the successful candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate with our Canada West Community Development teams and support their project needs as opportunities arise. The links below can be used to view some recent project work from our Community Development team.

E-One Moli Energy - Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Manufacturing Facility

City of Vancouver - Four Permanent Plazas

Seaspan Outfitting Pier

Your Key Responsibilities

• With the support of a Project Manager / Civil Engineer, performs more complex engineering-support / design tasks on assigned civil infrastructure including the design and preparation of civil models (alignments & profiles, corridor modelling, grading, stormwater, pipe networks, etc.) using a variety of software, engineering drawings, quantity take-off’s, and contributes to engineering reports as required. Collaborating with other engineering disciplines and supporting technical staff for production of designs and drafting support which includes developing drawing packages and ensuring they meet industry standards and regulations

• Responsible for quality reviews of design deliverables.

• Prepares designs at various levels, conceptual, preliminary design, functional and detailed design, tender and construction ready; and provides support through the construction phase of projects.

• Experience with municipal and provincial authorities for both technical criteria as well as permitting would be an asset.

• Broad civil design experience across a number of sectors (including roads, buildings, land development, and airports) would also be an asset.

• Support with preparation of team design processes & standards

• Teaching & providing mentorship to other design team members as well as junior staff

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Effective communication skills and aptitude for technical leadership within the group.

• Strong ability to effectively identify and discuss project issues within Project Teams and at times in front of Clients and stakeholders as required on a project-by-project basis.

• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently.

• Understanding of project scoping, task identification and resource assignments, scheduling, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.

• Willingness to provide mentoring and share technical knowledge with junior designers to support the growth and technical excellence of the team.

• Thorough understanding of applicable design guidelines and codes for relevant jurisdictions.

• Strong understanding and proficiency in the use of relevant design software, which includes AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Autoturn. With good understanding of Microstation, and Revit. Knowledge of CAiCE software would be an asset.

Education and Experience

Engineering Design and Drafting Diploma, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Position will primarily work in an office setting. Stantec is also prepared with the infrastructure available to support individuals working from home. Field work may be required and 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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