Intermediate Land Development Engineer

Intermediate Land Development Engineer

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 equitable, resilient, and livable. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Community Development team is growing, and we are leading an increasing number of exciting planning and development projects with multi-disciplinary and integrated service offerings. 

We are seeking an Intermediate Land Development Engineer within our Community Development team ideally based in our Ottawa office.  As an Intermediate Land Development Engineer, you will perform a variety of tasks including project design work, assisting with proposals, liaising with clients, and project management. It is expected that you will be self-motivated possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, be eager to learn and will possess good general computer skills. Attention to detail and accuracy are required assets.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects and be responsible for projects of average complexity/size.
• Serves as Engineer-of-Record.
• Performs complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects under supervision of the Project Technical Lead or Project Manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and applications to regulatory agencies.
• Engage in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various civil phases including servicing plans, plan and profiles, grading plans, cross sections, diagrams, and details.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client meetings, value analysis and cost estimating.
• Involved in the approval and permitting process of projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel and governing entities.
• Manage and lead other team members while working on projects; complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.
• Assist project manager with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the project specifications and construction documents.
• Prepare contract documents for construction (i.e. engineering drawings and specifications).
• May conduct construction inspection services.
• Support the civil team in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality review.
• Support proposals, change orders, and project communications.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong understanding of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, grading and storm water management, roadway design, erosion and sediment control.
• Excellent time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignments and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and review agencies.
• Thorough understanding of standards, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Well-developed understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with PCSWMM modeling software.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to administer and inspect construction activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Able to work in a team environment
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff across a range of technical and professional development levels
• Coordinating with engineers, technical staff and/or team members in various disciplines to ensure that the projects' needs are met in a timely and effective manner
• Serving as a technical expert during liaison with landowners, municipal/agency staff, and other stakeholders 
• Use of a vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written) are essential.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university program.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• At least 5 years' experience in land development projects is strongly 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.