We create the connections that get people and goods moving - whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.
If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.
Why Saskatchewan?
Build your career in a province where meaningful work and an outstanding quality of life come together. Saskatchewan offers welcoming communities, shorter commutes, accessible amenities, and abundant outdoor recreation throughout every season. You will have the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that directly supports growing communities and regional connections. An example of impactful work that our local team has successfully completed recently is the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways, Stimulus Program, where our team served as Owner’s Engineer and provided program management for a road improvement program worth over $300M. It is the kind of meaningful, large-scale transportation work you can be part of while enjoying the space, balance, and sense of community that make Saskatchewan a rewarding place to live and work.
In addition to working on impactful local projects within Saskatchewan, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects across North America and in particular, Canada West.
Your Opportunity
Stantec's Transportation team in Saskatchewan is growing and has an opening for an Intermediate Civil Designer. In this role, you will work collaboratively with engineers and senior design professionals to support transportation projects from conceptual design through detailed design and construction services. You will apply your developing technical expertise to prepare civil design models and drawings, contribute to project coordination, and support the delivery of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, railways, drainage systems, and related facilities.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Develop grading and drainage design models using Civil 3D and produce 2D plans, profiles, cross-sections, and earthwork volume calculations.
- Prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings for site grading, drainage, earthworks, underground conveyance systems, roads, ponds, containment areas, excavations, and related civil infrastructure.
- Complete quantity take-offs and material estimates using Civil 3D and spreadsheets.
- Perform vehicle turning and swept-path analyses using AutoTURN.
- Conduct self-checks of models and drawings and participate in design reviews and QA/QC processes with guidance from senior team members.
- Provide input into task-level estimates, schedules, and change documentation.
- Participate in model reviews, project team meetings, and client meetings, as required.
- Apply established CAD standards, project procedures, and quality guidelines.
- Perform field work as required on a seasonal basis.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Experience with InRoads or other CAD software is an asset.
- Experience with Navisworks, Bluebeam, BIM 360, or ProjectWise is an asset.
- Working knowledge of coordinate systems and their application to civil design.
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical documentation and apply them to assigned design tasks.
- Practical understanding of civil engineering design concepts for grading, drainage, earthworks, and roads.
- Ability to apply established client and project CAD standards consistently.
- Working understanding of the project lifecycle, including design development and construction support.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to discuss assigned project components with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, time-management, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and independently on well-defined tasks.
- Willingness to travel to project sites from time to time.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Education and Experience
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a relevant equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Typically 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in engineering consulting, civil design, or the construction industry. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to complete moderately complex design assignments with general guidance. Experience supporting transportation projects is considered an asset.
Position will be a combination of office and field work. 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.
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.
If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
