Civil Project Lead

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us. Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future. Your Opportunity We are looking to add a full-time civil engineer to the Energy group in Denver, CO. If working on the most challenging water and natural resources projects, building on your talents through a premier knowledge-sharing culture, and connecting across borders with some of the world’s top talent appeals to you, join us. The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks for dams, levees, hydroelectric projects, conveyance tunnels, and water resource projects for a variety of domestic and international clients. The successful candidate will be working in conjunction with other engineers on multi-discipline teams to support project activities through the application of engineering principles and techniques. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and with small and large teams to apply critical thinking skills to solve technical issues and develop project-specific solutions. The position will require travel to project sites and will provide stimulating career growth opportunities. Your Key Responsibilities * Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in a safe manner. * Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and scientists to solve project challenges, leading design tasks and overseeing design calculations as required. * Lead technical teams, perform technical work, make technical presentations, plan technical portions of projects, develop technical portions of proposals, and provide technical review of work products. * Mentoring, coaching, and training of less-experienced professionals, as required

• Manage projects and tasks with the assistance of 1 to 10 engineers.
• Select criteria for planning, design, and construction of dams, foundations,

tunnels, slopes, and related structures. * Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research to assess challenges and develop solutions.

• Assist with cost estimating.
• Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design

standards, and industry standards and guidelines. * Oversee Construction Quality Assurance including the review of shop drawings and submittals, response to request for information, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks. * Develop design drawings and specifications for various levels of design (e.g. 30%, 60%, 90%, 100% design).

• Participate in professional development and training activities.
• Assist with business development activities including the preparation of

budgets and scopes of work. * Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including health & safety, risk management, project management, and quality management. * Grow internal and external networks to further enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our team. * Mentor and train future leaders, including development of succession plans for key positions. * Promote collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies. 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