Civil Engineer - (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Graduates)

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, and permitting of land development projects across commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential sectors.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, interact with clients and authorities, and contribute from concept through construction while growing technical expertise and ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Ability to speak and write professionally.
• Experience in commercial real estate site design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and design of commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential land development projects.
• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utility designs.
• Assist with engineering calculations, design documents, plans, and other project deliverables.
• Support projects through conceptual design, regulatory review, permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to support successful project delivery.
• Interact with clients, contractors, and local government officials throughout the design and construction process.
• Assist with addressing agency comments and project requirements during the regulatory review process.
• Support construction‑phase activities as projects progress from design through completion.

Skills

EIT certification

Internship experience

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

As a Civil Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Charlotte, NC office, you’ll support civil engineering and land development projects for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential clients. You’ll work alongside project teams to develop site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utility designs. From urban redevelopment and industrial sites to schools and residential developments, you’ll gain experience across a variety of projects while contributing throughout the project lifecycle—from conceptual design and permitting through bidding and construction.

You’ll collaborate with CEC’s multidisciplinary teams while interacting with clients, contractors, and local government officials to help move projects from initial concept through successful completion.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee‑owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and design of commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential land development projects
• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utility designs
• Assist with engineering calculations, design documents, plans, and other project deliverables
• Support projects through conceptual design, regulatory review, permitting, bidding, and construction
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to support successful project delivery
• Interact with clients, contractors, and local government officials throughout the design and construction process
• Assist with addressing agency comments and project requirements during the regulatory review process
• Support construction‑phase activities as projects progress from design through completion

Our Charlotte office is home to a collaborative and growing team of professionals in one of the Southeast’s most vibrant cities. Located near both the mountains and the coast, Charlotte offers a unique mix of urban energy, outdoor recreation, and Southern charm. With top‑rated schools, a thriving downtown, and a strong sense of community, Charlotte is a great place to live, work, and grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Previous internship experience preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Ability to speak and write professionally
• Experience and knowledge of commercial real estate site design is a plus

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship

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. 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.