Civil Engineer - Assistant Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee ownership in year one

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants (CEC) is seeking a Civil Engineer, Assistant Project Manager to join our Site Development team in Pittsburgh, PA. You will advance project management, client interaction, and technical leadership while supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, institutional, energy, and renewable energy projects.

Our Pittsburgh office serves as CEC's headquarters with hundreds of professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 4-7+ years of civil engineering experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, Storm Sewers, or similar civil engineering design software
• Experience with site development, land development, grading, stormwater management, and permitting
• Ability and desire to mentor junior staff
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing civil/site development projects from planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction
• Prepare site development plans, including site layouts, grading, erosion and sedimentation controls, stormwater management facilities, and utility designs
• Develop permitting applications and support municipal zoning and land development approvals
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including geotechnical, environmental, ecological, and construction professionals
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, and client communication activities
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project team members
• Participate in industry organizations, client meetings, and business development activities

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Storm Sewers

Job description

Job Locations

US-PA-Pittsburgh (Moon Township)

Category

Civil

Type

Full-Time

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Civil Engineer, Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Site Development team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is an opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to expand their project management, client interaction, and technical leadership experience while supporting a diverse mix of commercial, industrial, institutional, energy, and renewable energy projects.

Our Pittsburgh office serves as CEC's headquarters and is home to more than 440 professionals, including one of the firm's largest Civil/Site Engineering groups with more than 65 engineers and designers. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while contributing to projects ranging from solar farms and natural gas facilities to university expansions, industrial developments, and complex site infrastructure projects.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while gaining increased responsibility in project delivery, client communication, mentoring, and business development activities. If you're looking for diverse project experience, greater ownership, and a clear path toward project management and leadership, CEC provides the resources, mentorship, and support to help you continue growing your career.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing civil/site development projects from planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction
• Prepare site development plans, including site layouts, grading, erosion and sedimentation controls, stormwater management facilities, and utility designs
• Develop permitting applications and support municipal zoning and land development approvals
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including geotechnical, environmental, ecological, and construction professionals
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, and client communication activities
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project team members
• Participate in industry organizations, client meetings, and business development activities

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates
• 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, institutional, energy, and renewable energy projects
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, technical development, leadership growth, and career advancement
• Access to on-site amenities including a fitness center, cafe, recreation areas, and employee events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 4-7+ years of civil engineering experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, Storm Sewers, or similar civil engineering design software
• Experience with site development, land development, grading, stormwater management, and permitting
• Ability and desire to mentor junior staff
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

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 or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.