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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.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for talented Civil EIT who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that's focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.
The role of a Civil EIT in our Airport Sector is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer and/or Project Manager. The Civil EIT will work to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering transportation systems for aviation related projects.
For this position the Civil EIT will perform a variety of tasks which may include assisting with the development of plans and specification for airport facilities such as runways, taxiways, and aircraft parking aprons, as well as roads, general civil/site development, storm water collection and treatment, and other related projects.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including the design of roadways, drainage, grading, etc. Airport infrastructure design is a plus.
• Performs civil engineering design tasks on assigned transportation or development related aviation projects.
• Prepares plans, estimates, and specifications to design aviation facilities.
• Perform and check basic calculations
• Assists in the preparation of engineering calculations, project document reports, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects, depending on experience.
• Attends and assists in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client's goals, depending on experience.
• Utilizes relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings. Continues to develop skills using software programs for design and/or drafting.
• Performs duties as an on-site quality assurance resident engineer/resident inspector during construction of airport related development projects and other civil/site development projects.
• Performs other duties of a nature and level as appropriate and as assigned.
• Travel to other Stantec offices for team collaboration, as required.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for significant periods of time, ability to walk over/traverse uneven ground
• Ability to take initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency in MicroStation (with ORD) and/or AutoCAD (with Civil 3D). MicroStation preferred.
• Experience with other relevant software programs such as AeroTurn, and Hydrology and Stormwater Modelling is highly desirable.
• Current Driver's License. (Ability to obtain airside security badge at commercial service airports and passing required security background check may be required.)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's BA/BS in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or similar from ABET accredited program.
• Engineering Intern Certification (Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) with the aim of obtaining full professional licensure.
• 1 to 2 years of experience as an entry level engineer or as a student intern at an engineering or construction related firm is highly desirable.

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.
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 | TN | Nashville
Organization: 1785 Transpt-US Kentucky-Nashville TN
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/06/2026 02:06:06
Req ID: 1006216
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