Civil Designer - Engineering Assistant ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Flexible/hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) matching

Performance bonuses

Employee stock ownership program

Tuition assistance

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pittsburgh is seeking an Engineering Assistant to contribute to diverse projects in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting staff, developing layout plans, and creating designs with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Candidates must have a degree in Engineering and strong AutoCAD skills. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting work-life balance and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Associate's or technical degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD is essential; Civil 3D proficiency preferred.
• Experience with computer modeling software is a plus.
• Ability to evaluate design alternatives to solve constructability, code, and site challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist and mentor staff in engineering tasks.
• Develop site layout plans per local requirements.
• Create designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare calculations for earthwork volumes.
• Design post-construction stormwater management systems.
• Prepare drawing sets for design and construction.
• Coordinate utility connections and design.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Civil 3D proficiency

HEC-RAS knowledge

HydroCAD experience

Design evaluation

Education

Associate's or technical degree in CAD, Construction, or Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

Job description

Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Moon Township), US-PA-Pittsburgh.

Overview

As an Engineering Assistant or Senior Engineering Assistant for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Pittsburgh, PA office, you will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering projects and services in a team‑oriented environment. Under the direction and supervision of experienced engineers and project managers, you will contribute to manufacturing, renewable energy, commercial, industrial, and oil and gas development projects. You will participate in the following aspects of the engineering design process, which will include opportunities for task/staff leadership responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Assist, mentor, and/or direct staff as needed.
• Develop site layout plans in accordance with local ordinance requirements.
• Create alignments, profiles, and site grading designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare earthwork volume calculations.
• Develop post‑construction stormwater management, stormwater conveyance, and erosion and sedimentation control designs and prepare the supporting calculations and reports.
• Prepare drawing sets (from conceptual planning to final design and construction).
• Design sanitary sewers and prepare Sewage Facility Planning Modules.
• Conduct utility coordination and design onsite utility connections.
• Prepare earth disturbance, municipal, and other permitting/approval applications.

Qualifications

• Associate's or technical degree in CAD, Construction, or Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field.
• Strong knowledge and experience using AutoCAD is required. Proficiency with Civil 3D is strongly preferred (required for Senior Engineering Assistant).
• Experience with HEC‑RAS, HydroCAD, and other computer modeling software is a plus.
• Ability to evaluate design alternatives to solve constructability, code, and site challenges.

Candidates who meet the qualifications above are eligible for up to a $5,000 sign‑on bonus upon successful onboarding.

Benefits

At CEC, employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus recognition based on performance and participation in an employee stock ownership program. Mid‑year and end‑of‑year performance reviews and goal‑setting opportunities are provided.

The office features a full‑scale gym, a cafe serving breakfast and lunch, recreation rooms, ping‑pong, pool, cornhole, pickleball tournaments, an annual summer picnic, themed happy hours, go‑kart racing, curling, community trail workdays, a pollinator garden, and an annual charity golf tournament. We promote work‑life balance and community engagement.

Benefit offerings include a matching 401(k), profit sharing, performance bonus, company stock, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long‑term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and other employee support programs.

About the Company

CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News‑Record. We offer a small‑firm work environment with large‑firm opportunities, a variety of Employee Resource Groups focused on inclusion, diversity, and community, and career development pathways. CEC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.