Civil Engineer - Land Development

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

The role of the Civil Engineer – Land Development is to work independently on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. The Civil Engineer – Land Development will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, and field work. The projects that a Civil Engineer – Land Development may be assigned to will be broad, varied and diverse in scope. This role also analyzes proposed projects to ensure structural reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects of average complexity/size.

• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all civil engineered systems or products for a project.

• 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, floor plans, diagrams, 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 senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.

• May 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.

• Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized civil elements.

• 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.

• Works on multiple projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of National Civil Code and applicable energy 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.

• 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 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.

• Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.

• Effective communicator and able to work on and lead teams.

• Presentation and interview skills are preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, HydroCAD.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.

• Licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience.

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.

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.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

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. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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 | IL | Chicago
Organization: BC-1903 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 12/06/2026 09:06:11
Req ID: 1006272

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