Project Engineer, Civil / Site Design

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. If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more welcoming, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's multi-disciplinary office in Sarasota, Florida has an opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer. We are seeking a candidate with experience in professional practice and design related to community development. This position will be involved with significant projects, interact with clients and government agencies and effectively working with a team.

At our Sarasota office, we create complete communities from beginning to end, and beyond. Our surveyors, planners, engineers, landscape architects, and transportation professionals form long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Their goal? To create communities with imagination, forethought, and a keen understanding of the people who live and work there.

After over 30 years of serving Florida communities and industries, we've developed specialized services in water / wastewater, stormwater, and financial services review. We care about the work we do and the people we serve. We share a common goal with our clients because we live and work in the same communities—and we want them to thrive.

Your Key Responsibilities

Performing all aspects of civil engineering design including layout / geometry, grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control. Projects may include land development (all types / sectors), roadway / intersection design, preparation of construction plans and related design reports.

Preparing complete submission packages, supporting calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties.

Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

Utilizes technologies in development of three dimensional models of civil systems and provides markups for junior engineers / designers.

Prepares and revises documentation in various civil phases including site plans, and details.

Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and / or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.

Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis, and basic cost estimating.

Assists Project Manager with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.

Lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.

Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.

Participates in constructability review.

Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the civil group.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Ability to perform all aspects of design (grading, streets, water, sewer, storm drain, hydrology, erosion control, etc.) with an emphasis on technical and project delivery excellence.

Sound knowledge of industry practice and demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service.

Experience with both private and public sector clients / projects.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, Hydrology / Hydraulic design software, Microsoft Office Suite.

Direct experience in client management and business development is an asset.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.

Minimum 6 years of experience in the profession of Civil Engineering civil / site design.

Registered Professional Engineer in FL or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. 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.

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.

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 | FL | Sarasota

Organization : BC-2156 CommDev-US South

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 16 / 06 / 2025 03 : 06 : 19

Req ID : REQ250000NS

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.

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