City Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

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Your Opportunity

Stantec's Rochester Transportation group has an immediate need for a transportation focused Civil Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in highway and urban street design. We are looking for a talented, team focused, and creative individual with a positive attitude and strong MicroStation and Inroads/Openroads skills. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of project types including complete streets, expressways, and bridge projects locally and throughout New York State and beyond.

You will join an energetic team of engineers and planners who are passionate about Reconnecting Communities with a network of multimodal facilities. Get the chance to work on signature projects like the Inner Loop North and be a part of a team that works on award winning projects, including Inner Loop East Transformation project. We are also residents who take advantage of the many treasures the city has to offer, whether visiting the Strong Museum of Play, attending the International Jazz Festival, or simply taking a walk along the Genesee River. Rochester has been home to Stantec for nearly 70 years (founded in 1955) and during this time we have successfully completed countless local, state, and national projects. This is a hybrid position in our Rochester New York office. Our Rochester office is in the historic High Falls business district with easy access to the greater Rochester area.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Design complete streets, expressways, and multiuse facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists in accordance with AASHTO, NACTO, MUTCD, and NYSDOT specifications.

- Develop design plans and calculations, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates.

- Assist in preparing engineering reports and technical studies.

- Collaborate with team members, other disciplines and offices, and specialty subconsultants.

- Perform field investigations and construction phase services support.

- Interact with and present project designs to clients, agencies, and the public.

- Work alongside experienced practitioners to expand your knowledge.

- Provide guidance to influence and mentor team members.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Design complete streets, expressways, and multiuse facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists in accordance with AASHTO, NACTO, MUTCD, and NYSDOT specifications.

- Develop design plans and calculations, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates.

- Assist in preparing engineering reports and technical studies.

- Collaborate with team members, other disciplines and offices, and specialty subconsultants.

- Perform field investigations and construction phase services support.

- Interact with and present project designs to clients, agencies, and the public.

- Work alongside experienced practitioners to expand your knowledge.

- Provide guidance to influence and mentor team members.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

- Familiarity with AASHTO and NYSDOT design standards.

- Demonstrated proficiency with MicroStation, Inroads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Programs such as Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

- Experience working with NYSDOT CAD Standards.

- Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members.

- Strong oral and written communication skills in both office and virtual environments.

- Pro-active attitude, attention to detail, punctual, and organized.

- Excellent time-management skills.

- Enjoy challenges, problem-solving, and researching possible solutions.

Education and Experience

- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering

- EIT required and the ability to get a NY PE.

- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in complete street and highway design. Position will primarily work in an office or virtual setting; may require some field work.

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.

**Pay Range:**

- Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$90,900.00 - $131,800.00 Annually

**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 agreements

**Primary Location:** United States | NY | Rochester**Organization:** BC-1928 Transpt-US Northeast**Employee Status:** Regular**Business Justification:** Replacement**Travel:** Yes**Schedule:** Full time**Job Posting:** 27/01/2026 06:01:39**Req ID:** 1003932

Stantec 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.