The posting
Job Description
Are you a highly motivated individual looking to kickstart your career in coastal engineering? Stantec is seeking a Civil Engineer in Training to join our team based out of our Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana offices. As a leader in the coastal engineering industry, Stantec offers a wealth of expertise and a dynamic team environment. Our Water-US Gulf Team is at the forefront of a wide variety of coastal projects across the Gulf, making this an exciting time to join us.
At Stantec, we are committed to meeting our clients’ needs while fostering growth and development opportunities for our staff. As a team member, you will have the chance to contribute to multiple facets of coastal engineering and develop experience supporting the engineering, design, and construction management of large-scale flood control and water resources infrastructure projects. Typical projects include:
- Flood protection structures
- Pump stations
- Levees
- Floodwalls
- Drainage systems
- Associated civil works
This position will work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and construction teams to deliver resilient infrastructure for private and public-sector clients.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, design, and analysis of flood control structures, including levees, pump stations, floodwalls, floodgates, and drainage facilities
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical memoranda, and design reports
- Develop and review construction drawings and specifications under the supervision of licensed engineers
- Support construction management activities, including shop drawing review, RFIs, submittals, and field observations
- Assist with quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and schedules
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical)
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Support quality control and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline (or currently pursuing)
- EI certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Working Conditions
- Primarily office work with some field duties
- Occasional travel to project sites and construction locations
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on exciting high-impact community flood protection and infrastructure projects
- Mentorship and professional development toward licensure
- Collaborative team environment with exposure to all phases of project delivery
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).
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
