Civil Engineer - Mission Critical (REMOTE)

Opportunity

This role is for a Civil Engineer focusing on Mission Critical Data Center projects within the Community Development Group. The engineer will work on Data Center projects of various sizes across the country, serving Fortune 10 companies and other major commercial programs. Projects require a proactive, responsive, and efficient design team to handle site due diligence, design, entitlement approvals, permitting, and construction across multiple geographic regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a responsive partner with excellent communication skills.
• Be proactive, solution-oriented, and work well within a cooperative team environment.
• React flexibly to dynamic project needs on tight timelines and fast‑paced schedules.
• Coordinate virtually as the team is distributed across various geographic regions.
• Apply civil engineering concepts (site layout, grading, utility design, etc.) and communicate ideas to others.
• Perform civil design and technical tasks under supervision, including site design, grading, drainage, utility, erosion and sediment control, specifications, and project details.
• Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer all civil engineered systems or products for a project.
• Develop design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilize technologies to develop three-dimensional models and provide markups for junior engineers/designers.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various civil phases: site plans, grading plans, utility plans, diagrams, and details.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members, external consultants, owners, contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Assist senior engineers with managing project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of project specifications with construction documents.
• Conduct calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Assist in developing new standards and specifications for the civil group.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge and application of National Civil Code and applicable energy codes.
• 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.
• Effective communication of project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Thorough understanding of task assignment, scheduling, 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.
• Participation and collaboration in a project team setting and engagement in creative and critical thinking.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Presentation and interview skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software such as AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, HydroCAD.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Office Environment

Typical office environment with prolonged computer use. Field work may involve exposure to the elements and inclement weather.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT & various CA, NY Areas – $90,900.00 – $131,800.00 annually.
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & various CA, NJ Areas – $100,000.00 – $145,000.00 annually.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (minimum 20 hours per week) receive medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings and flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan; employee stock purchase program; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; and paid family leave. Employees accrue 10 paid holidays each calendar year, 10–20 days of vacation per year, and paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans and paid leave per state and local law. Benefits may differ for union positions governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We also prohibit discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, termination, or any other condition of employment.