Mission Critical Design Engineer

Strong communities do not just happen—they are built. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We are driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. Your Opportunity The role of the Mission Critical Design Engineer is to work independently and as a team member on projects of various size and complexity. The selected candidate will be responsible for design delivery and to collaborate with other disciplines. The projects that a Mission Critical Design Engineer may be assigned to may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge. The Stantec Alberta North Community Development group provides services within the City of Edmonton and surrounding region, City of Red Deer, as well as central and northern Alberta. Your Key Responsibilities - Be responsible for the Engineering drawings encompassing site grading and site servicing including water distribution, sanitary sewers, storm water management, shallow utilities coordination, and erosion control design. - Coordinate with various technical disciplines, including but not limited to, offsite roadway design, offsite water and wastewater infrastructure, and environmental services, on delivery of design drawings and technical requirements. - Technical review of engineering design drawings. - Preparation of construction specifications. - Provide internal peer review of designs by other engineers/technologists. - Interface between projects’ design and construction teams. - Review construction submittals to ensure adherence with the design drawings. - Work closely with the field review team to assist in technical design queries. - Develop design procedures and best practices for Mission Critical projects. - Ensure projects meet applicable specifications and standards as per the governing municipality and adhere to Stantec’s QA/QC program. - Coordinate work of junior engineering team members and review their deliverables. - Patriciate in other land development projects, such as residential and commercial, to support the overall Community Development team as needed. Your Capabilities and Credentials - Must have a thorough understanding of land development (including site grading, sanitary and storm sewer servicing, water servicing, shallow utility coordination, roadways, lot design, as well as stormwater management). - Must be a self-motivated individual possessing strong written and verbal communication skills. - Must exhibit attention to detail and accuracy. - Must be able to coordinate engineering requirements with planning and landscape architecture requirements. - Must work well in a team environment and have a collaborative approach. - Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and BlueBeam. - A working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is an asset. Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA is preferred, but not required. - Experience in the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas is preferred. - A minimum of 5 years of related land development experience is preferred. 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. 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. 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. Canada | AB | Edmonton BC-1161 CommDev-CA Alberta North Regular New Position No Full time 02/09/2026 05:09:56 1007548