Civil Engineer In Training - ( 240004EQ )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an entry level Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineer with 0-3 years of experience for our Fargo, ND location. This position will offer opportunities to work on a wide array of projects in the industrial, commercial, solid waste, and food/agri-business sectors. This position will primarily perform construction observations and documentation, field sampling, and other related tasks during the construction/field season. The position will also assist with preparation of construction plans and specifications, project reporting, and other environmental compliance related tasks, as required. Work will be completed under the direct supervision of a Licensed Engineer. The ideal candidate would have the ability to perform duties including construction observations, documenting observations with field notes, interpreting construction plans and specifications, coordinating field survey work, and exhibiting positive contractor and client relations in the office and the field. The start date for this position is Spring 2025.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform construction observations, field testing, and field measurements

• Document construction activities, progress, and correspondence

• Interpret construction plans and specifications

• Assess subsurface conditions, including soil and rock properties and including review and interpretation of field maps, field logs, test data and other field documentation

• Collect soil and groundwater samples; perform field screening as applicable

• Perform field nuclear density and moisture testing

• Assist with field related survey tasks to obtain boundary, topography, GIS data collection, geodetic control, etc.

• Communicate with the project team and stakeholders (verbally and written)

• Develop construction progress reports and communicate with the project team, contractor, and client as required

• Assist with developing plan sets and specifications for civil design projects (civil site, grading, drainage, erosion control, etc. and design reports)

• Assist with geotechnical or geological engineering analysis and assessments of slopes, foundations, dams, or levees

• Assist with environmental compliance and operational reporting for solid waste, industrial manufacturing facilities, and/or food and agri-business facilities

• Work as part of a team to ensure objectives are met

• Provide assistance to other functional areas within Stantec as business needs dictate/arise to support and contribute to the continued success of Stantec

• Maintain positive client/public relations both in the office and in the field

• Prepare technical documents using MS Word, and Excel

• Perform stormwater modeling for civil design projects using HydroCAD software

• Perform water balance modeling using HELP model or similar software

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent computer and technical skills

• Experience with utilizing a tablet and various applications to promote paperless documentation procedures

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record

• Hardworking and enjoys learning

• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, to accommodate schedules

• Ability to travel to other offices and project sites, including extended overnight stays out of town or out of state, as needed; field work may take place in remote locations with minimal amenities available

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science or Science related field is required

• 0-3 years of experience in related field

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred

• Experience with nuclear density gauges is preferable

• Experience with Trimble GPS equipment is preferable

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and do repetitive work such as lifting bending standing for long periods of time. Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs and do repetitive work such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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 .

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-North Dakota-Fargo

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes MN

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Dec 5, 2024, 10:23:40 AM

Req ID: 240004EQ

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans