Civil Engineer

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s multi-disciplinary office in Chattanooga, TN has an opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Civil Site/Stormwater Engineer to join our community development team. We are seeking a candidate with experience in land development with an emphasis on stormwater management. Project assignments will include many different types and sizes of projects that will provide opportunities to perform civil design/analysis, plan production, specification preparation, and much more.

You will work with engineering design teams on various aspects of civil engineering assignments with strong skills in stormwater management modeling and design, preparing calculation packages, erosion prevention and sediment control plans, site grading, cost estimating, development of permitting documents and plan packages for construction documentation, and so much more. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic professional who is interested in growth on a professional and personal level. We offer all candidates the opportunity to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform stormwater design, modeling, analysis and permitting for land development and municipal engineering projects.
• Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, with demonstrated experience using HydroCAD, PONDS or SWMM.
• Prepare stormwater management reports, exhibits, etc. to demonstrate compliance with applicable design criteria; process applications through applicable permitting agencies.
• Perform and oversee all aspects of design (grading, drainage, roadway, water, sewer, horizontal control, signage & striping plans, etc.).
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and provide markups for junior engineers/technicians.
• Perform grading design including earthwork analysis, broad and detailed site grading and ADA compliance.
• Design utility systems, including stormwater runoff & conveyance, sanitary sewer collection and water distribution.
• Prepare written correspondence with outside agencies, client, attorney, contractor, etc. Also prepare technical reports including drainage, sanitary sewer and site investigation reports.
• Assist senior engineers/project managers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Prepare or guide preparation of project specifications in coordination with design drawings.
• Participates and documents coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Prepare permitting documents, construction items, quantity estimates and basic opinion of cost analysis.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.