City : DARTMOUTH

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Civil Engineer in Training - ( 240002J1 )

Description

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

The role of an Engineering Graduate or Engineer in Training (EIT) is to work as a team member with intermediate engineers, senior engineers and technologists in project teams of all sizes. 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, field work, coordination of tasks, and meeting attendance and recording.

In general, this role will assist the more senior engineers/designers of the team by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may assist in the analysis of proposed projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design tasks which may include preparing engineering drawings, hydraulic system calculations, pipe design calculations, engineering reports, preparing applications for regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Attend and assist in client, contractor, stakeholder, and regulatory agency meetings to gain a better understanding of client goals, project requirements, site assessments, key challenges, coordination requirements.
• Assist in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assist with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of civil systems and materials.
• Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.
• Conduct part time and full time construction review services as required by the authority having jurisdiction (requires the use of GPS/total station survey equipment).

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• General understanding of concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
• General understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Develop a working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Ability to approach tasks using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs.
• Knowledge and skill with AutoCADCivil3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, or other modeling software is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and skill with the use of survey equipment (GPS and/or total station) is considered an asset.
• Taking initiative on tasks in coordination with other members of the design team.
• Develop the ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• Eligibility for registration as an as an EIT with Engineers Nova Scotia and working toward licensure as a Professional Engineer.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for transportation to construction sites.

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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• $53,300 - $74,600 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in PEI

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 will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

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 : Canada-Nova Scotia-Dartmouth

Other Locations : Canada-Prince Edward Island-Charlottetown

Organization : BC-1604 CommDev-CA Ottawa ON

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 21, 2024, 7:20:06 AM

Req ID: 240002J1

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