Remote Civil Engineering Jobs

• Civil Engineer - Mission Critical (REMOTE) Join to apply for the Civil Engineer - Mission Critical (REMOTE) role at Stantec • Civil Engineer - Mission Critical (REMOTE) 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants • Join to apply for the Civil Engineer - Mission Critical (REMOTE) role at Stantec • Strong communities don’t just happen. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. This role is for a Civil Engineer focusing on Mission Critical Data Center projects within our Community Development Group. Within this team, you will have the opportunity to work on Data Center projects of various sizes across the country. The Mission Critical space requires a very proactive, responsive, and efficient design team with projects serving Fortune 10 companies who are making headlines with transformational projects. The engineers on this team are a core design group dedicated to serving Data Center clients and similar major commercial programs. The projects they work on require a variety and diverse set of skills to assist our clients with site due diligence, design, entitlement approvals, permitting, and construction. Within this team you will be exposed to different design requirements across multiple geographic regions as well as different Mission Critical and commercial projects of various sizes and operational needs. The projects that you may be assigned to will be broad, varied, and diverse in scope. • This position involves working collaboratively within the Mission Critical core design team, project partners, and various different services in the development of private civil site designs; construction plans and specifications; preparing reports, studies, and construction contract documents; performing field observations and assisting in the coordination and management of construction activities. • Seeking a motivated individual who is enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, organized, and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Strong interest in the Mission Critical / Data Center market and major commercial projects. • Ability to be flexible and react accordingly to dynamic project needs on tight timelines and fast paced schedules. • Ability to perform duties with virtual coordination as the team is officed across various geographic regions. • Understanding of civil engineering concepts (i.e. site layout, grading, utility design, etc.) Perform civil design and technical tasks on projects under the supervision of the Project Manager or Lead Engineer. site design and layout; planning and land use entitlement process; grading design; drainage design; and creation of project details. • Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all civil engineered systems or products for a project. • Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats. • Prepares and revises documentation in various civil phases including site plans, grading plans, utility plans, diagrams, and details. • Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors. • Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis, and basic cost estimating. • Assists senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule. • May lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents. • Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software. • Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects. • Works on multiple projects. • Requisite knowledge and application of National Civil Code and applicable energy codes. • General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications. • Strong knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards. • Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies. • 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. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, HydroCAD. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering. • Typical office environment workin

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