Project Engineer Site / Civil Engineering Design

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If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s multi-disciplinary office in Tallahassee, Florida has an opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer – Site / Civil Engineering. We are seeking a candidate with experience in professional practice and design related to land development/community development. This position may be based in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, or Orlando, Florida

This position will be involved with significant projects, interact with clients and government agencies and effectively working with a team. Responsibilities include design and preparation of site, grading, drainage, erosion control and utility plans as well as design reports. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic professional who is interested in growth on a professional and personal level. We offer all candidates the opportunity to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Tallahassee is located in the beautiful Red Hills region of North Florida, which the Nature Conservancy has called "one of America's last great places." As the capitol city of Florida and the home of two major Universities, Tallahassee offers an affordable and highly livable community within a short distance of some of Florida's most unspoiled coastline.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

• Utilize AutoCAD / Civil 3D in development of site plans, utility plans and grading plans.

• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.

• Participate in client project meetings.

• Assist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.

• Lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.

• Perform and oversee the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.

• Participate in constructability review.

• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews on projects.

• Work on multiple projects concurrently.

Your Capabilities and Credentials.

• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.

• Excellent time-management skills.

• Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, 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.

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

• Thorough understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, Hydraflow and ICPR / StormWise.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• 6+ years of experience in the profession of Civil Engineering civil/site design.

• Registered Professional Engineer in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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 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 | FL | Tallahassee Other Locations: United States | FL | Panama City Beach Organization: BC-2343 CommDev-US Southeast Employee Status: Regular Management Level: Individual contributor Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 07/10/2026 01:10:24 Req ID: 1007288

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