Civil OR Environmental Engineer EIT

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Your Opportunity 

Stantec is seeking an entry level Civil or Environmental Engineer with 0-3 years of experience for our Duluth, MN location. This position will offer opportunities to work on a wide array of projects in the industrial, commercial, solid waste, energy, and environmental sectors. This position will primarily perform construction observations and documentation, field sampling, environmental monitoring, and other related tasks during the construction/field season. The position will also assist with preparing construction plans and specifications, project reporting, and other environmental compliance related tasks, as required.  Work will be completed under the direct supervision of a Licensed Engineer. The ideal candidate would have the ability to perform duties including construction observations, documenting observations with field notes, interpreting construction plans and specifications, coordinating field survey work, and exhibiting positive contractor and client relations in the office and the field. Our offices are comprised of multidisciplinary teams, and this position offers the right person opportunities to work on a broad range of projects, pending workload and staff availability.  Water, municipal, community development, and remediation-related projects are also potential opportunities for this position. The start date for this position is Winter or Spring 2026. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform construction observations, field testing, and field measurements
• Document construction activities, progress, and correspondence
• Interpret construction plans and specifications
• Collect soil and groundwater samples; perform field screening as applicable
• Oversee and conduct soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, and air monitoring sampling.
• Geologic logging and field bore log preparation.
• Coordinate schedules for on-going monitoring events; develop and maintain compliance calendars.
• Perform field nuclear density and moisture testing
• Assist with field related survey tasks to obtain boundary, topography, GIS data collection, geodetic control, etc.
• Communicate with the project team and stakeholders (verbally and written)
• Develop construction progress reports and communicate with the project team, contractor, and client as required
• Assist with developing plan sets and specifications for civil design projects (civil site, grading, drainage, erosion control, etc. and design reports)
• Develop environmental monitoring and compliance reports
• Assist with environmental compliance and operational reporting for solid waste and other industrial facilities
• Work as part of a team to ensure objectives are met
• Provide assistance to other functional areas within Stantec as business needs dictate/arise to support and contribute to the continued success of Stantec
• Maintain positive client/public relations both in the office and in the field
• Prepare technical documents using MS Word, and Excel
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, to accommodate schedules
• Ability to travel to other offices and project sites, including extended overnight stays out of town or out of state, as needed; field work may take place in remote locations with minimal amenities available
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and terrain conditions
• Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs. and do repetitive work such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time

Qualifications 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent computer and technical skills
• Experience with utilizing a tablet and various applications to promote paperless documentation procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Hardworking and enjoys learning

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science or Science related field is required
• 0-3 years of experience in related field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Experience with nuclear density gauges is preferred
• Experience with Trimble GPS equipment is preferred 

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and do repetitive work such as lifting bending standing for long periods of time.  Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs and do repetitive work such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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.