Civil Engineering Assistant Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Columbus, OH is seeking a Civil Engineering Assistant Project Manager. This role involves creating land development plans, designing site layouts, and managing stormwater facilities for various clients. Candidates must have a B.S. in Civil Engineering and 5+ years of experience. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and ownership in the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years civil engineering experience in site layout, grading, and stormwater control design.
• I.T. or F.E. certification and ability/desire to obtain P.E.
• Practical experience with civil engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Create land development plans for commercial, institutional, and energy clients.
• Design site layouts, grading plans, and stormwater management facilities.
• Interact with clients, contractors, and local officials throughout the project.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Time Management

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling Software

Job description

Job Location: Columbus, OH

Category: Civil | Type: Full‑Time

Overview

As a Civil Engineering Assistant Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Columbus, OH office, you’ll work with project teams to create land development plans for our commercial, institutional, and energy clients. You’ll take part in designing site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utilities. By interacting with clients, contractors, and local government officials, you will impact the entire project—from the conceptual and design phases through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction.

At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, with hybrid options. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition based on performance, participation in our employee stock ownership program, mid‑year and end‑of‑year performance reviews, and goal‑setting opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years’ civil engineering experience, or a relevant combination of experience and education to include site layout, grading, stormwater, and erosion and sedimentation control design
• I.T. or F.E. certification and ability/desire to obtain P.E.
• Practical experience with technical software and Civil Engineering technology, including AutoCAD/Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software
• Interest in participating in internal and external client‑ and professional‑development‑based organizations
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and time‑management 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 offer 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 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 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.

Third Party Recruiters

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