Entry level Civil Engineer - (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Graduates)

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

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. (CEC) is seeking a Civil Engineer for our Greenville, SC office to join project teams delivering land development plans for commercial, institutional, and residential clients.

You’ll design site layouts, grading, stormwater management, water quality practices, and utilities, collaborating with managers, surveyors, planners, and environmental professionals throughout the full project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required; Master of Science preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site design and plan production.
• Experience preparing engineering drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Knowledge of site design including grading, stormwater management, and utilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of site layouts, grading plans, and land development projects
• Develop stormwater management systems and water quality best management practices
• Prepare utility design plans including water, sewer, and drainage systems
• Produce engineering drawings, calculations, and technical reports using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including surveyors, planners, and environmental professionals
• Support permitting and regulatory review processes for land development projects
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and local government agencies throughout project lifecycles
• Support bidding and construction phase services including responding to contractor questions
• Conduct site visits and assist with field observations
• Contribute to project delivery from conceptual design through construction completion

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

As a Civil Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Greenville, SC office, you will work with project teams to create land development plans for our commercial, institutional, and residential clients. From urban redevelopment sites and industrial facilities to new school projects, you’ll take part in designing site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utilities. You will collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams while interacting with clients, contractors, and local government officials. You will contribute across the full project lifecycle—from conceptual design and regulatory review through bidding, construction, and project completion.

CEC is an employee-owned firm where every team member has a personal stake in delivering exceptional results. We prioritize people—our clients, employees, and communities—by fostering strong relationships, encouraging professional growth, and promoting collaboration. Our diverse, multidisciplinary teams work together to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of site layouts, grading plans, and land development projects
• Develop stormwater management systems and water quality best management practices
• Prepare utility design plans including water, sewer, and drainage systems
• Produce engineering drawings, calculations, and technical reports using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including surveyors, planners, and environmental professionals
• Support permitting and regulatory review processes for land development projects
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and local government agencies throughout project lifecycles
• Support bidding and construction phase services including responding to contractor questions
• Conduct site visits and assist with field observations
• Contribute to project delivery from conceptual design through construction completion

Our Greenville office is located in one of South Carolina’s most desirable and fast-growing regions, known for its strong economy and high quality of life. Set at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville offers a vibrant downtown, award-winning parks and trails, excellent schools, and a thriving arts and food scene. With easy access to outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and a growing professional network, Greenville is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required; Master of Science preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site design and plan production
• Experience preparing engineering drawings, calculations, and reports
• Knowledge of site design including grading, stormwater management, and utilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Capabilities

• Previous internship experience
• Experience with commercial real estate site design
• Familiarity with permitting and regulatory processes
• Exposure to multidisciplinary project coordination
• Experience supporting projects through construction phase services

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record.

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.

• matching 401(k)
• profit sharing
• performance bonus
• company stock
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short and long-term disability
• tuition assistance
• professional development
• 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.