Civil Designer (Land Developement)

Primary Purpose of Job:

Stantec is an engineering design and remediation leader in global infrastructure, water resources, buildings, mining, power & dams, and oil & gas sectors. We provide, program management and technology solutions for the environmental, water, wastewater, energy and power markets in North Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. Stantec’s Pune, India office is looking for a Civil designer to join our team and work in Water group.

The role is to support project managers/team leaders by providing civil design (CAD/BIM) support on site civil and land development projects to ensure that project outcomes in terms of budget, schedule, technical and quality standards, meet both the client and STANTEC expectations. Design and documentation of projects under the instructions and guidance of a Project Engineer using Civil Engineering techniques utilizing software such as, but not limited to Autodesk Civil3D and AutoCAD in accordance with Client standards and procedures.      

Key Accountabilities:

• Preparation of basic site layouts, general arrangement drawings, site grading, plans and profiles, cut and fill calculations, site servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm water management, shallow utilities, erosion & sediment control etc.


• Understand design and drafting systems and standards and design development process followed by clients and implement in work


• Provide design guidance and instruction to drafting staff, and junior/intermediate designers


• Travel offshore for training/on-site work: Occasionally


• Regularly interact and engage with other members of the discipline


• Build and develop professional profile both internally and externally 


• Adherence to professional standards, ethics and Client quality procedures and standards


• Design of projects under the instructions of a PL’s or Lead Engineer using Civil engineering software such as, but not limited to, Autodesk Civil3D, Infraworks and AutoCAD


• Execute project modelling & detailing services 


• Develop design skills and industry knowledge together with a consistent track record in performance


• Assist in development of tools and constant improvement to procedures and standards


• Attend project review meetings and ensure the provision of completed and reviewed drawings (self-verification checklists)


• Develop a reputation for reliability and consistency


• Invest conscious effort to develop effective written and verbal communication skills

Person Specifications:

• BEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering with a minimum 3 years of relevant experience or a Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 12 years of relevant experience


• Very good hands-on experience of Civil3D & AutoCAD 2D is must.


• Knowledge of MicroStation/ OpenRoads / Infraworks / Revit / 12D will be preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu 


• Knowledge of site civil infrastructure and utilities


• Experience in preparing the GA and detailed drawings of land development projects including residential/commercial / industrial projects


• General knowledge of construction techniques and practices 


• Knowledge and project experience of working and delivering in a BIM environment


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work independently and use his/her initiative. Able to lead smaller tasks and manage the work of the team


• Competent level of client service management, i.e., able to interact with clients and to build and maintain lasting, positive relationships 


• Capable of analyzing complex issues about projects and supporting the team lead in mitigating them in advance 


• Competent level of baseline skills, i.e., professional ethics, confident with the essential, basic business and communication skills that are required for career growth


• Rigorous attention to detail, able to understand and adopt workflows and commitment to professional development


• Flexible attitude to accepting different work assignments and pro-active attitude to execution/delivery


• Good interpersonal skills


• Knowledge of French language (oral/ written) would be an added advantage


• Willing to work for different regions and willing to learn


• Professionally accredited or on the verge of achieving it

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.