Geotechnical Engineer - Spring 2027 Graduates

Civil & Environmental Consultants; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee ownership

Profit sharing and performance bonuses

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits from day one

401(k) with company match

Career mentorship and growth

On-site amenities

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Geotechnical Group in our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will conduct geotechnical subsurface investigations, coordinate drilling, classify samples, and prepare boring logs and reports under supervision.

You will work in the field and office, support erosion control inspections, testing, and contribute to a diverse project portfolio across commercial, energy, industrial sectors. EIT would be preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; EIT preferred.
• Internship experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and continue professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical subsurface investigations related to building foundations, slopes, walls, landslides, and pavements.
• Coordinate and monitor subsurface drilling and sample collection; classify soil/rock samples.
• Prepare boring logs and develop laboratory testing programs; interpret lab data and perform geotechnical analyses.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports to be reviewed by a project manager.
• Support erosion and sedimentation control inspections and construction materials testing (concrete, foundation, masonry, pavement).
• Work in both field and office to support a diverse base of clients across multiple sectors.

Skills

Team collaboration

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred

Job description

Overview

As a Civil Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. (CEC) Geotechnical Group in our Pittsburgh, PA office, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and gain hands-on experience from the start. You'll be responsible for geotechnical subsurface investigations related to building foundations, cut and fill slopes, retaining walls, landslide remediations, and pavements. You will coordinate and monitor subsurface drilling, classify soil and rock samples, prepare boring logs, develop laboratory testing programs, interpret laboratory data, perform geotechnical analyses, and prepare detailed geotechnical reports to be reviewed by a project manager.

You'll spend time both in the field and in the office, performing field reconnaissance to identify potential geohazards for proposed developments and seeing firsthand how your work supports real-world engineering solutions. Projects will be for a diverse base of clients in the commercial, retail, power, energy, and industrial market sectors, providing exposure to a broad range of engineering challenges and project types.

This role will also include erosion and sedimentation control inspection, as well as construction materials testing, including concrete, foundation, masonry, and pavement construction testing. You'll have the chance to build a strong technical foundation, work alongside experienced engineers, and contribute to projects that shape communities and infrastructure throughout the region.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while developing your engineering skills and advancing your career. If you're looking for project variety, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment where you can continue growing professionally, CEC provides the resources and support to help you succeed.

What We Offer:

• Sign-on bonus 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 site development, land development, energy, industrial, institutional, 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, and career growth
• Access to on-site amenities including a fitness center, café, recreation areas, and employee events

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
• Previous internship experience preferred but not required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and willingness to continue learning and developing professionally

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, disabi