Project Engineer/Project Manager

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

The role of Project Engineer is twofold: TECHNICAL, you will work collaboratively and interdependently the majority of your time, as a team member on a wide range of Community Development projects under the guidance of Project Managers anywhere in Stantec. Occasionally, our Reno Community Development team also works on projects from other Stantec disciplines throughout the Western United States. This will routinely require performing a variety of tasks which may include design analysis, calculations, preparation of design reports, preparation of design drawings, preparation of construction documents, providing tender support, and attending meeting with project stakeholders. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, you will work with the regional business leadership teams to gain and retain clients that will generate a steady project backlog for everyone in the Reno Community Development team and possible other Stantec teams. You will also provide guidance for the Community Development team to achieve business goals for the office by ensuring there is a steady backlog of work that is distributed accordingly.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the project team.


• Develop and manage the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.


• Coordinate with geomatics team and obtain appropriate record data required to assemble complete and accurate base information.


• Prepare and revise documentation for various project phases from feasibility analysis to construction close out which include but limited to grading, drainage, wet utility, street improvements, and other civil engineering design documents


• Prepare concept design alternatives considering site constraints and project objectives to evolve the project layout.


• Prepare three-dimensional models of civil systems and provide markups / direction for junior engineers/designers.


• Prepare construction quantity estimates and basic opinion of cost analysis.


• Lead the preparation and coordination of project specifications and construction documents.


• Participate in constructability review.


• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.


• Assist with processing project documentation to approval and permit availability


• Participate in coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.


• Work with team to prioritize workload and schedule on multiple projects.


• Works in office at least four days a week.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of agency and industry applicable 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 and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.


• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.


• Possesses excellent time-management skills.


• Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.


• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness


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


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, locally accepted hydrology and hydraulic programs, etc.)


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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. 


• Licensed Professional Engineer. 


• Minimum of 7 years of experience. 


• Local project resume and experience strongly preferred. 


• Experience in supervising junior staff in execution of project deliverables is 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. 

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.