Project Engineer

Project Engineer - ( 240002NM )

Description

Strong communities don't just happen-they're built. They're creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism.

Stantec is 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

The role of Project Engineer is twofold :

TECHNICAL, you will work collaboratively and interdependently the majority of your time, as a team member on a wide range of Community Development projects under the guidance of Project Managers anywhere in Stantec.

Occasionally, our Reno Community Development team also works on projects from other Stantec disciplines throughout the Western United States.

This will routinely require performing a variety of tasks which may include design analysis, calculations, preparation of design reports, preparation of design drawings, preparation of construction documents, providing tender support, and attending meeting with project stakeholders.

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, you will work with the regional business leadership teams to gain and retain clients that will generate a steady project backlog for everyone in the Reno Community Development team and possible other Stantec teams.

You will also provide guidance for the Community Development team to achieve business goals for the office by ensuring there is a steady backlog of work that is distributed accordingly.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the project team.
• Develop and manage the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Coordinate with geomatics team and obtain appropriate record data required to assemble complete and accurate base information.
• Prepare and revise documentation for various project phases from feasibility analysis to construction close out which include but limited to grading, drainage, wet utility, street improvements, and other civil engineering design documents
• Prepare concept design alternatives considering site constraints and project objectives to evolve the project layout.
• Prepare three-dimensional models of civil systems and provide markups / direction for junior engineers / designers.
• Prepare construction quantity estimates and basic opinion of cost analysis.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of project specifications and construction documents.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.
• Assist with processing project documentation to approval and permit availability
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal team members and / or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Work with team to prioritize workload and schedule on multiple projects.
• Works in office at least four days a week.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of agency and industry applicable codes.
• General 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 and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Possesses excellent time-management skills.
• Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, locally accepted hydrology and hydraulic programs, etc.)
• Possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer. Minimum of 7 years of experience. Local project resume and experience strongly preferred.

Experience in supervising junior staff in execution of project deliverables is preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work 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.

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-Nevada-Reno

Organization : BC-2042 CommDev-US West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jul 1, 2024, 4 : 59 : 31 PM

Req ID : 240002NM

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