Junior Civil Engineering Designer

Location: London, ON, Canada Department: Engineering

Great communities are built on connection. From vibrant economic centres, resilient communities, and public spaces where we gather to the roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, and ports that connect us, our work touches everyday life. We bring together diverse perspectives and expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Join us to help plan, design, and engineer community and mobility solutions that improve everyday life. Whatever the distance, wherever the destination, our designs lead you there.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an active Community Development Group that provides services to the land development industry in London Region and surrounding areas. The role of a Junior Civil Engineering Designer is to work on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations and field work. The smaller projects that a Junior Civil Engineering Designer may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features.

As a Junior Civil Engineering Designer, you will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments (such as grading, servicing, stormwater management, etc.), and may also assist in the analysis of proposed projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Performs civil design using knowledge of relevant software programs.

Works with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the completion of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer or project coordinator.

Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/supervisor.

Performs basic calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.

Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.

Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.

Assists in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.

Performs a variety of tasks which may include analyzing proposed project solutions to ensure design integrity, reliability, resource efficiently and cost effectiveness.

Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

You possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities and a willingness to work in a team atmosphere.

Understanding of civil engineering concepts (e.g. grading and servicing design) and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.

You are highly organized and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.  In addition, previous experience in a computerized office environment using Microsoft Office and other Windows based applications including AutoCAD Civil 3D would be considered an asset.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with knowledge of standard engineering and construction principles, municipal design standards and design specifications such as Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and Ontario Provincial Standards Drawings (OPSD).

Strong organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.

Have a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for use on / off project sites.

Education and Experience

Post-secondary education in an accredited Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering program or the equivalent in education and experience.

Minimum of 0-3 years of experience. Co-op/Internship experience preferred.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. 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 innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.