Job title: Civil, Construction, or Environmental Engineer in Training
Company: Stantec
Job description: Civil, Construction, or Environmental Engineer in Training – ( 230004NF )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an entry level Civil, Construction, or Environmental Engineer with 0-2 years of experience for our Plymouth, MN location. This position will offer the right person opportunities to work on a broad range of projects, primarily related to remediation and/or solid waste management and associated infrastructure. With the direct supervision of a Licensed Engineer, this position will primarily perform construction observations and documentation during the construction season with a focus on projects related to solid waste management infrastructure (i.e. landfills, transfer stations, compost sites, industrial bi-product management, etc.). This position will conduct field work planning, site audits, collection and documentation of soil/water/soil vapor samples, remediation oversight, and site assessments and evaluations. The workload division between solid waste and/or remediation projects will be dependent on project schedules and staffing needs and may flex over time. The ideal candidate would have the ability to perform duties including construction observations, documenting observations with field notes, interpreting construction plans and specifications, coordinating field survey work, and exhibiting positive contractor and client relations in the office and the field.
Our Plymouth, MN office is comprised of a multidisciplinary team and this position offers the right person opportunities to work on a broad range of projects in addition to solid waste and remediation work, pending workload and staff availability. Water, municipal, community development, and environment/natural resources related projects are also potential opportunities within this location.
Your Key Responsibilities
Perform construction observations, field testing, and field measurements
Document construction activities, progress, and correspondence
Interpret construction plans and specifications
Communicate with the project team and stakeholders (verbally and written)
Develop construction progress reports and communicate with the project team, contractor, and client as required
Collect soil and groundwater samples; perform field screening as applicable
Coordinate and assist with scoping and scheduling field investigations.
Oversee and conduct soil, soil vapor, and groundwater investigations.
Conduct on-going monitoring events.
Assist with developing plan sets and specifications for solid waste facility design projects
Assist with environmental compliance and operational reporting for solid waste and other facilities
Collect, and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Maintain positive client/public relations both in the office and in the field
Prepare technical documents using MS Word, and Excel
Perform stormwater modeling for civil design projects using HydroCAD software
Perform water balance modeling using HELP model or similar software
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Excellent computer and technical skills, experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and HydroCAD software preferred
Experience with utilizing a tablet and various applications to promote paperless documentation procedures
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Hardworking and enjoys learning
Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, to accommodate schedules
Ability to travel to other offices and project sites, including extended overnight stays out of town or out of state, as needed; field work may take place in remote locations with minimal amenities available
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science or Science related field is required
0-3 years of experience in Civil, Construction, or Environmental Engineering is preferred
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred
Experience with nuclear density gauges is preferable
Experience with Trimble GPS equipment is preferable
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and do repetitive work such as lifting bending standing for long periods of time. Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs and do repetitive work such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
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 place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Minnesota-Plymouth
Other Locations : United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
Work Locations :
Plymouth MN
Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes MN
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Nov 13, 2023, 1:31:10 PM
Req ID: 230004NF
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, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Expected salary:
Location: Plymouth, MN