Civil Engineer - EIT

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

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

Our Edmonton office has an opportunity for an Engineer-in-Training within our Community Development Group. Our Community Development group provides services within the City of Edmonton and surrounding region. We work on a wide variety of private sector projects that include residential, industrial, and commercial developments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide general engineering support to the Community Development’s project management team.


• Design and review sanitary, storm, and water networks.


• Assist the project management team on a variety of projects with work that could include the following tasks: assisting with quantity take-offs and production of tender documents for site grading and site servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm water management and roadways. 


• Assist with preparing earthwork calculations using Civil 3D software.


• Prepare drawings and figures as required using AutoCAD software to support the team.


• Communicate with team members from our planning and landscape architecture groups.


• Contribute to project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, clients, and other various project stakeholders, as required.


• Willingness to work in a challenging and fast paced work environment.


• Prepare Erosion & Sediment Control reports.


• Support field activities such as surveying, acting as an on-site observer for construction projects, and establishing constructed quantities.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• The candidate will be highly motivated, willing to work in both an individual and team-oriented environment, and ready to participate in a wide variety of projects.


• Previous field employment experience is an asset, but not necessarily a requirement.


• Strong organizational skills and understanding how to prioritize.


• Strong written and oral communication skills.


• Knowledge and experience of construction projects.


• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.


• Must work well in a team environment and have a collaborative approach.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and BlueBeam.


• A working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is an asset.


• A valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.


• Minimum of 6 months previous experience in Civil Engineering.


• Registered as an EIT in the Province of Alberta or ability to obtain within the next 6 months.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

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.