Planning Engineer

Job description / Role

At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients’ communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.

The Planning Engineer will be working on projects associated with stormwater & drainage, flood alleviation, wastewater networks and water distribution networks. This will involve undertaking investigations, planning, designing, tendering, contract administration and construction monitoring.

Key accountabilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Technical Delivery
- Planning Engineer will be to oversee and coordinate the planning and scheduling of various projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and on time.
- Creating detailed project plans, identifying potential risks or issues, and developing contingency plans to mitigate those risks.
- Working closely with resident Engineer, clients, and contractors to define project timelines and setting goals, objectives, and milestones.
- Monitoring the day-by-day progress of projects, including updating project plans, tracking schedules and timelines, and reporting to senior management. providing regular financial reports and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.
- Support project activities through the application of technical engineering planning, principles and techniques Identifying non-conforming materials, generating reports and corrective actions, and coordinating responses. Assist in project administration including writing technical reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports.
- develop the Project execution plan considering the proper engineering techniques and milestone sequences for the Project with support of RE/ARE
- Assist with the preparation of cost estimates for project design and construction. Tracking and analyzing field results is another key responsibility. Planning engineer continually makes comparisons between planned progress and actual progress and reports any differences to Resident Engineer.

Collaboration and working as part of a team.
- Liaison with teams working remotely from other parts of the world to facilitate the completion of tasks and projects.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Other duties as requested from time to time by the Resident Engineer.

Client Service Management
- Internal and external client liaison
- Ability to build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.
- Experience in utility diversions and management.

Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
- Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.
- Construction planning management.
- Other duties as requested from time to time by the Resident Engineer.

- The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineer and 15 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
- Certifications in Primavera Software package
- Experience in DM infrastructure projects are advantage.

About the Company

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.