About the position
We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving-whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected. Stantec's New York City office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 8 years of experience to join our team. The right candidate has a combination of project engineer and technical skills suited to lead and participate in the delivery of various urban infrastructure projects. We are looking for someone who is technically proficient, takes initiative, is a team player, and is looking for a challenge. The New York City office offers opportunities for rapid growth through client exposure and collaboration with a large and diverse team on a variety of projects including roadway reconstruction, public spaces, rail, transit, and urban infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop plan packages, approval documents, and analyses in accordance with agency requirements.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate amongst project disciplines to ensure cohesive project deliverables are prepared.
- Lead internal project coordination meetings with team members and/or subconsultants and vendors.
- Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day project coordination items including technical and managerial items.
- Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are met.
- Review the day-to-day work of others and provide technical guidance for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist project managers to monitor schedule and budget performance of assigned projects.
- Assist with developing technical approaches for Statement of Qualifications and technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients.
- Develop proposal documentation including project scope, budgets, and design approach for projects of all sizes.
- Develop positive relations with existing and prospective clients.
Requirements
- Experience with concept development, site planning, roadway design, grading and drainage, and utility design.
- Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Project coordination experience with the ability to lead through all phases of project document production.
- Working knowledge of the permit and approval process with the following clients preferred: NYSDOT, PANYNJ, Metro North Railroad, LIRR, TBTA, NYCT, NYC DDC/EDC/DEP/DOB/SBS/DOT/DPR, NYSDEC, USACE and/or Private Real Estate Developers.
- Working knowledge of coordination with City and State Agencies for project permits and approvals.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to coordinate complex topics and develop consensuses.
- Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Demonstrates technical engineering judgment in solving problems.
- Strong organization and coordination skills.
- Proficiency with design and modeling software such as AutoCAD Civil3D, Bentley OpenRoads, and Bently InRoads.
Nice-to-haves
- Licensed Professional Engineer (New York State preferred or able to obtain within 6 months of start date).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 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.
- Paid family leave.
- Ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
- Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year.
- Paid sick leave.
A Smarter and Faster Way to Build Your Resume