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Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.Your OpportunityStantec's Water practice has a unique opportunity for a Civil Engineer with experience in civil, water/wastewater, municipal utility, or water resources engineering to join our team in Houston, TX. This role will support City of Houston wastewater projects in a full-time staff augment position located at city offices. The role of the Civil Engineer would include managing on-going and planned design contracts, reviewing, evaluating and/or designing sub-systems and product, material, and equipment specifications. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include preparing calculations, conducting field work, coordinating simple tasks, and preparing meeting documentation.Your Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the project team in the development of design plans and specifications for a variety of water/reclaimed water/wastewater distribution and collection systems, and wastewater treatment projects primarily for public municipal clientsAssist with the review and/or preparation of detailed engineering studies, technical and infrastructure planning reports, hydraulic models and design tasks associated with municipal distribution and collection systems, and related facilitiesPerform quality reviews of documents in various phases of design development including engineering calculations, design reports, and construction plans.Assist in the evaluation and selection of civil systems, equipment, and materials.Support senior staff in review and preparation of project cost estimates and participate in value engineering exercises.Review and manage the preparation, revision, and coordination of permit applications and documentation for utility, environmental, and municipal permits through local, state and federal jurisdictions; respond to requests for additional information, and monitor and report status of various permit submittalsAttend and participate in project meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.Attend and participate in meetings with clients, municipal officials, and contractors to review project needsTake sufficient notes at meetings to document discussions and organize follow-up action items.Coordinate and keep consistent communication with other project team disciplines to ensure entire design team has same design intent and is on scheduleSupport construction projects with periodic field site visits, construction observation, and witnessing utility testingAssist in the review of contractor shop drawings and submittals, respond to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other construction administration tasksPrepared to step in and assist with any of the project teams tasks in order to complete projects on time, on budget, and with quality designYour Capabilities and CredentialsBe a self-motivated individual, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasksCandidate must have strong technical writing abilitiesExperience with design of wastewater treatment, collection and pumping infrastructure is preferredFamiliarity with collaborative project delivery methods is a plus.Technical knowledge in water, sewer and drainage projects is plusFamiliarity with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Mapping is a plus and willingness to learn relevant software such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD, etc.Education and ExperienceMust have Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil or Environmental engineering5--8 years of experience in civil, environmental and or water resources arenaLicensed engineer in the state of Texas or ability to obtain within a year from hire dateMust have a valid driver’s licenseTypical 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.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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreementsPrimary Location: United States | TX | HoustonOrganization: BC-1773 Water-US GulfEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 16/06/2025 05:06:58Req ID: REQ250000QKStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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