Civil Engineer

SWCA, Incorporated; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. The successful candidate will lead site civil design for energy projects, manage erosion and sediment control plans, and oversee stormwater design and hydrologic modeling.

The role requires 4–7 years of relevant experience, PE licensure in eligible states (PA, OH, IL, FL, or TX or reciprocity), and the ability to work in a hybrid or remote setup from multiple office locations including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering, with site civil design, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.
• Professional Engineer License in PA, OH, IL, FL, or TX, or ability to obtain via reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Leads management of projects: schedules, budgets, client communication, and QA of design deliverables.
• Designs stormwater systems and erosion control measures.
• Performs hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support design.
• Prepares construction drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Oversees permitting: SWPPP, stormwater plans, erosion control; collaborates with agencies.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate engineering and environmental principles.
• Provides construction-phase services and resolves on-site issues with contractors.
• Engages with clients and stakeholders to communicate goals and progress.
• Mentors junior staff and supports business development.
• Follows regulations and company standards.

Skills

Site civil design

Erosion and sediment control

Stormwater management

Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

CAD design

Job description

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. Specializing in energy project site civil design, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, our team is committed to delivering high-quality solutions to clients across the U.S. With projects spanning across the US, we offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

We are seeking skilled Civil Engineers with expertise in civil site design, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and robust project management capabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience leading engineering projects, managing junior staff, and engaging in business development activities. Collaboration with multiple disciplines and stakeholders, including CAD designers, GIS analysts, environmental biologists, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and clients, is a key aspect of this role.

This requisition can be hired at two levels:

• Associate Project Civil Engineer: Four (4) years of relevant industry experience and expertise; six (6) preferred
• Project Civil Engineer: Five (5) years of relevant industry experience and expertise; seven (7) years preferred

This is a full-time, salaried/exempt, regular (with benefits) position with flexibility for either hybrid or distributed (=remote) work arrangements. This role is open to candidates in any of the following SWCA office locations: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, Jacksonville, or Houston.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified.Thisposition may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool isestablished.

What you will accomplish

• Leads management activities by overseeing technical tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion of assigned projects. Manages various aspects of project execution, including client communication, team coordination, and quality assurance. Responsible for preparation of design reports and plans that make up elements of design deliverable packages.
• Designs stormwater management systems and erosion control measures for assigned projects. Applies advanced technical expertise to refine designs and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conducts detailed analyses for utility crossings along stream channels, rights-of-way, easements, and wetland crossings, ensuring designs minimize environmental impacts while meeting project requirements. Provides technical guidance to optimize crossing solutions.
• Prepares comprehensive construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to guide project implementation. Ensures all documentation adheres to industry and regulatory standards. Supports quality assurance reviews for analyses and deliverables.
• Oversees permitting processes by preparing and submitting regulatory documentation for stormwater management plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), and erosion control measures. Collaborates with agencies to address compliance requirements.
• Performs hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support stormwater management design and assess drainage scenarios. Uses modeling tools to simulate project conditions and optimize solutions.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental science and engineering principles into project designs. Facilitates collaboration among scientists, planners, and engineers to achieve project objectives.
• Provides construction-phase services by monitoring progress, ensuring adherence to specifications, and addressing on-site challenges. Communicates with contractors to resolve issues and maintain project quality.
• Engages with clients and stakeholders to communicate project goals, progress, and outcomes. Builds and maintains relationships to support business development and client satisfaction.
• Mentors junior staff by providing technical guidance, training, reviewing work products, and fostering professional growth. Encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team.
• Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee CAD design efforts and promote adherence to established CAD design standards and methods.
• Support engineering needs across regional offices by providing technical expertise and guidance on project delivery and design challenges.
• Coordinate engineering team workloads to support project scheduling, resource planning, and budget objectives.
• For a Project Civil Engineer, provide technical guidance and decision-making support during construction and serve as a lead liaison among contractors, clients, and project stakeholders to facilitate conflict resolution and corrective actions
• Develop project-specific safety plans, when applicable, and proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards

Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or related engineering field.
• Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering, specifically site civil design, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Professional Engineer License in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, or Texas, or ability to obtain via reciprocity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in civil engineering, specifically site civil design, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Energy infrastructure project experience.
• Experience supporting proposal development, business development, and client management.