Environmental Engineer jobs in Mobile, AL

Environmental Engineer/Designer/EIT - ( 2300053W )

Description

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated entry-level Environmental Engineer to join our rapidly growing team and deliver projects in a multi-disciplinary team environment in our Mobile, Alabama office.

Stantec is a leader in the environmental engineering industry with a deep bench of expertise and our dynamic Environmental Services Team leads and supports a wide variety of work across the southeastern US. It is an exciting time to join us as we serve our client’s needs and create more opportunities for our staff’s growth and development. Team members are expected to be able to contribute to several areas of engineering and be an expert or developing expert in at least one or more of the following areas:

• AutoCAD Civil3D
• Hydrological Modeling
• Natural Hazards, Flood and Coastal Risk Mapping
• Field Measurements, Instrumentation, and Remote-Sensing
• Coastal Hydrodynamics and Morphology
• Coastal Management, Environmental Restoration, and Shoreline Enhancement
• Construction Observations

Your Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

As an Environmental Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of successful engineering projects and will work as part of an integrated team to develop cost effective, practical plans, designs and construction solutions for our clients. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies.
• Communicate and apply an understanding the principles and practices of environmental, civil and/or coastal engineering.
• Complete complex engineering calculations and modeling for the design or analysis of a range of project types, including those located in coastal environments and ecosystem restoration projects.
• Provide engineering leadership at a project level task and working with other engineering staff to complete projects.
• Complete tasks assigned by a Senior Coastal Engineer and works with other junior engineers to complete engineering studies and design projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work.
• Remaining current on regulatory policy and rule changes.
• Maintain consistently high standards of delivery, quality, flexibility, and innovation.
• Organize and interpret engineering data to prepare clear and concise design drawings, engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Assist in obtaining State and Federal project permits and perform permit compliance.
• Prepare project construction plans and specifications.
• Field work responsibilities may include performing project construction observation, interpret contract documents, enforce contract specifications, and review submittals for accuracy, completeness and design consistency.
• Communicate with co-workers, clients and the public in a professional manner including in a meeting or presentation.
• Prioritize and accomplish multiple assignments efficiently and effectively with limited supervision.
• Understand limitations of education and experience and bring problems beyond capability to supervisor's attention.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
• Ensure conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Other work activities may include assisting in proposal efforts, preparation of labor/material estimates, design packages and deliverables, documenting technical data for management review and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental, Civil, or Coastal Engineering with 0 to 3 years of experience in one of the areas of expertise listed above; Master of Science degree preferred. (PhD not required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct effective client and agency presentations, as well as effective skills working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Drafting and/or geospatial design (GIS and AutoCAD Civil3D).
• Experience in application of numerical modeling tools for simulating circulation, waves, water quality, sediment transport, or mixing utilizing AutoCAD Storm and Sanitary Analysis, ICPR, BMP Trains, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS, is a major plus.
• Fieldwork, such as reconnaissance, measurements, construction inspection, or instrument handling and deployment.
• Computer programming (matlab, Python or similar) and navigating Linux environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project).
• Completing design calculations for the coastal engineering practice: including marine structures, rubble mound structures, geotechnical/foundation designs, hydrodynamics/fluid mechanics, beach nourishment, dredge/fill, and sediment disposal site designs, is a major plus.
• Coastal engineering analysis in support of coastal flood hazard studies under a predefined framework, specifically wave runup/overtopping analysis, and wave overland propagation analysis, is a major plus.
• Assisting in the preparation of design plans and specifications for bidding and construction purposes.
• Construction oversight and administration duties, including shop drawing approval, review of contractor surveys/progress reports, and execution of final certification(s) upon project completion.
• Work deliverable examples may requested for interview.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to work in the field over rough terrain and in remote locations.

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Alabama-Mobile

Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Dec 21, 2023, 10:07:12 AM

Req ID: 2300053W

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans