Posted 17 days ago
Senior Civil Technologist
@ Stantec
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Senior Civil Designer / Field Technologist for Community Development projects, split roughly equally between office-based civil design and field work. The role covers grading, servicing, stormwater and municipal infrastructure design in AutoCAD Civil 3D, plus RTK GNSS surveying, construction observation and site verification. The posting requires at least five years of civil design experience, a valid Ontario Class G licence and travel to project sites.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare civil designs for grading, servicing, stormwater and roads
- Develop drawings and models in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Operate RTK GNSS equipment for survey and as-built data
- Conduct construction observation and site inspections
- Complete QA/QC reviews and guide junior staff
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years civil design experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Hands-on RTK GNSS survey equipment experience required
- Diploma in civil engineering technology or design
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence
- P.Eng., C.Tech. or C.E.T. eligibility preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | C.Tech. |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Design |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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With every community, we redefine what's possible.
Full company description
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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- Reported office locations
- 10160-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Stantec
- Specialties
- consulting
- planning
- architecture
- engineering
- environmental
- interior design
- landscape
- surveying
- and project management
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 586 |
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Community Development | Approximately 50% Design and 50% Field Work
Great communities are built on connection. From vibrant economic centres, resilient communities, and public spaces where we gather to the roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, and ports that connect us, our work touches everyday life. We bring together diverse perspectives and expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Join us to help plan, design, and engineer community and mobility solutions that improve everyday life. Whatever the distance, wherever the destination, our designs lead you there.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Designer / Field Technologist to support Community Development projects through an approximately equal combination of office-based civil design and field work. The successful candidate will independently complete routine assignments and contribute to larger, more complex projects under the limited supervision of a senior engineer or project manager. The position combines senior-level design responsibilities with hands-on field data collection, construction observation, survey support, and project verification.
Your Key Responsibilities
Civil Design:
- Prepare civil engineering designs for grading, site servicing, stormwater management, roads, and municipal infrastructure.
- Develop drawings and models using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors, pipe networks, and quantities.
- Perform design calculations and technical analyses, including grading, drainage, sewer capacity, and cut/fill assessments.
- Interpret survey data, technical reports, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements to support design decisions.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical guidance to junior designers and technicians.
- Complete QA/QC reviews and contribute to CAD standards, templates, and design best practices.
Field & Construction Support:
- Operate RTK GNSS survey equipment to collect topographic, infrastructure, construction, and as-built data.
- Conduct field surveys, construction layout, site inspections, measurements, inventories, and field verification.
- Perform construction observation and document site conditions, progress, quantities, deficiencies, and conformance with drawings and specifications.
- Prepare and process field notes, photographs, sketches, survey records, and other project documentation for integration into Civil 3D.
- Coordinate with contractors, clients, municipal staff, property owners, and project teams to resolve field and design issues.
- Maintain field equipment and follow required safety, calibration, and data-management practices.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Minimum 5 years of civil design experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, with strong knowledge of grading, servicing, drainage, stormwater management, and municipal infrastructure.
- Demonstrated field experience in areas such as construction observation, surveying, inspection, layout, and field data collection.
- Hands-on experience operating RTK GNSS survey equipment is required; experience with Trimble equipment and workflows is an asset..
- Ability to independently complete field assignments, identify data-quality issues, and interpret civil drawings, specifications, surveys, technical reports, and applicable standards.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to balance office and field assignments and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital field documentation tools.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
Education and Experience
- Diploma from a two- or three-year Civil Engineering Technician/Technology program, Civil Engineering Design program, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five years of civil design experience is required, together with relevant field experience.
- Professional designation or eligibility for certification as a P.Eng, C.Tech. or C.E.T is preferred.
Work Environment
This role includes both office and field assignments. Office work involves regular computer use and may require remaining sedentary for extended periods. Field work may include exposure to construction activities, traffic, noise, dust, uneven terrain, remote locations, and inclement weather. The position requires the ability to carry and operate survey equipment and to work outdoors for extended periods while following project-specific health and safety requirements.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed to meet project and business needs. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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.
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