Civil Engineer - Urban Mobility

Design Engineer Opportunity

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.

Our Twin Cities Metro team is growing, and we need an experienced design engineer to help us deliver quality design projects to the communities we serve. As a member of our Urban Mobility team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to find new ways of improving the transportation experience for communities in our backyard, across North America, and around the globe. With the deep and varied resources from across Stantec at your disposal, you will have the opportunity to use your imagination to find new ways of improving transportation and identifying solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

Your role will include leading and assisting our Urban Mobility team with small, mid-sized and large-scale design projects with the support of our passionate and skilled colleagues. With access to Stantec's global network of multi-disciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds that inspire new ways of thinking, you can be a technical expert or leverage the expertise of your co-workers. Your creativity will be applied to a variety of projects including urban corridors, roundabouts, bikeways and a variety of other design opportunities. You will play a primary role in growing our design team by being a technical lead and mentoring junior staff. You will join a dedicated group of professionals who are eager to take their capabilities to the next level and more fully leverage the resources and expertise of a global company. In this role you will connect with existing and potential clients, and lead projects to further establish our organization as a top transportation engineering firm. Your work may also include coordinating with, and providing support to, the Transportation and Community Development teams on projects throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for urban transportation, and concepts such as traffic calming, and safety for all road users to bring a vision to life by bringing together top talent to deliver great solutions while actively designing transportation projects. As a design engineer, you will deliver projects within scope and budget; provide compliant and technically sound designs; manage, coach, and mentor resources effectively; proactively build relationships within an organization; and actively manage, maintain, and expand external client relationships. Do you see your career as a multi-modal corridor to a brighter future? Join our Urban Mobility team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of roadway design projects for cities, counties, and state DOT's.
• Collaborate with staff from local offices and greater Stantec to provide support, access expertise, and secure assistance on projects as needed.
• Stay abreast of market trends and client concerns and develop responsive solutions.
• Support an energetic and collaborative team culture that drives great results.
• Prepare design concepts, Preliminary Geometric Layouts and Final Design construction plan sets.
• Perform CADD design of roadways incorporating State DOT, County, and local practices and procedures.
• Perform CADD design in MicroStation/ OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D as it relates to roadway design, including 3D corridor models.
• Prepare transportation related reports including design memos and feasibility reports.
• Prepare project cost estimates and specifications.
• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to requests for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Supervise and manage design technicians and EIT's performing roadway CADD design.
• Mentor staff to develop each to their full potential.
• Client service, development, management, and growth.
• Review work for accuracy and coordinates with others to ensure quality assurance and quality control for all final products.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, OneNote, and OneDrive.
• Proven ability in roadway CADD design.
• Efficient project design expertise of multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to check own work 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.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Has the skill and knowledge to create, suggest, and introduce innovative and effective client solutions and integrated deliverables that are aligned with the Sector business objectives.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team atmosphere and assist with M&BD activities for positioning and pursuits of new opportunities.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to lead a design team through all phases of project production.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in roadway design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Minnesota.

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 MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$90,900.00 - $131,800.00 Annually

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.

Primary Location: United States | MN | Minneapolis

Organization: 1938 CommDev-US North Central-Minneapolis MN

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

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, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.