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Civil / Environmental EIT (Entry Level)

Stantec

Williamsburg, VAFull-time$46–64K/yrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$46–64K/yr
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Civil / Environmental Engineer works under close guidance on smaller tasks and as part of larger projects, contributing to engineering evaluations, recommendations, specifications, and code compliance. The role supports stormwater and floodplain work, power-sector infrastructure, civil site design, and field studies. It requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record; co-op or internship experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civil Engineering, requiredEnvironmental Engineering, requiredStormwater Planning, requiredHydraulics and Hydrology, requiredGradually Varied Flow Modeling, requiredGIS Mapping and Analysis, requiredAutoCAD Drafting, requiredTechnical Writing, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredEngineering Design, requiredConstruction Plan Preparation, requiredHEC-RAS, requiredSWMM, requiredPond Pack, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredField Work, requiredProfessional Communication, requiredReport Preparation, requiredStudy Conduct, requiredWalking Rough Terrain, requiredWorking in All Weather, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering or Similar, required0-2 Years Experience, nice to haveValid Driver's License, requiredGood Driving Record, requiredCo-Op or Internship Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

As a Civil / Environmental Engineer you will work with close guidance and supervision on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer, you will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineering principles to select the best plan involving the collaboration with multiple stakeholders and expertise within the company. You will assist in verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Works with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.

  • Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer.

  • Assists with basic engineering duties on projects of various complexity.

  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.

  • Assist in stormwater master planning at a basin or watershed scale.

  • Assist in floodplain evaluations, including modeling and permit support.

  • Support power sector projects including existing infrastructure maintenance and new infrastructure design.

  • Assist in the design and analysis of stormwater management facilities.

  • Provide field support for water quality studies, watershed walkovers, stream assessments, and other projects.

  • Assist in civil site design and planning efforts.

  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Knowledge of civil and environmental engineering concepts and techniques.

  • Willingness to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

  • Positive attitude and desire to learn, grow, and succeed.

  • Knowledge of stormwater planning and engineering.

  • Knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology analysis and modeling.

  • Knowledge of gradually varied flow calculations and modeling.

  • Knowledge of GIS mapping / analysis and AutoCAD drafting / standards.

  • Technical writing and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to help with schematic, conceptual, and final designs and construction plan preparation.

  • Ability to use hydrology and hydraulics software (e.g. HEC-RAS, SWMM, and/or Pond Pack) and Microsoft Office software.

  • Ability to perform moderate field work and walk 2-4 miles per day in rough terrain.

  • Ability to work in the field for long hours in all weather conditions.

  • Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and visitors.

  • Ability to prepare reports and conduct studies.

  • Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering, or other similar degree is required. Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Co-op/Internship experience preferred.

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. #StayInquisitive #BSJ

Pay Range:

  • Various Locations in ME, VA-$36,200.00 - $48,900.00 Annually

  • Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$45,500.00 - $63,700.00 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 | VA | Richmond Other Locations: United States | VA | Williamsburg Organization: BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic Employee Status: Regular Management Level: Entry Level Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 31/07/2026 04:07:07 Req ID: 1007018

#additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,314 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$46–64K/yr
  • Virginia median$91–133K/yr158 salary ranges
  • US median$91–140K/yr2,920 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $55K, is 53% below the Virginia median midpoint ($115K) — in the lowest quarter of Civil Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 211 open Civil Engineer jobs in Virginia and 5,314 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 4,325 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,061 of the 5,314 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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