Civil Designer

Your Opportunity

The role of a Civil Designer is to work independently and as a team member on a wide range of exciting projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Project Manager. Projects include commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal work across the state of Minnesota and within Wisconsin as needed.

A Civil Designer will perform a variety of tasks which may include analysis, calculations, preparation of exhibits, and construction documents. The projects that a Civil Designer may be assigned to may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with all aspects of civil engineering design including layout/geometry, grading, drainage, paving, water, sewer, and erosion control.


• Prepare complete submission packages, supporting calculations, quantity and cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties.


• Assist project manager / project engineer with consultant and project team coordination.


• Perform planning activities, including project research, assessment of project feasibility


• Utilizes CAD in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems.


• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

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


• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience in land development, utility, and roadway design.


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


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Self-starter who can work independently and with a team


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering


• Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.

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. 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.

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.