Lead Project Civil Engineer - Site Design and Stormwater

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Employee-owned firm

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to join our growing team in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time, salaried position focuses on energy project site civil design, erosion control, stormwater management, and hydrologic modeling, with hybrid work options.

The ideal candidate will have 6–7+ years of relevant experience, a PE license (PA or reciprocity), and proven project leadership as well as business development capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• 4+ years for Associate Project Civil Engineer; 5+ years for Project Civil Engineer; PE license required.
• PA PE license or ability to obtain via reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and development of construction drawings.
• Oversee CAD design efforts and mentor junior staff on CAD standards.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule for successful delivery.
• Support engineering needs across regional SWCA offices with technical guidance.
• Coordinate with teams to balance workloads and meet schedules and budgets.
• Conduct technical reviews of deliverables for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes.
• Develop safety plans and anticipate hazards affecting project sites.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication and project management.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through client relationships and networking.

Skills

Civil site design

Erosion and sediment control

Stormwater management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License (PA or reciprocity)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to join our growing team in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time, salaried position focuses on energy project site civil design, erosion control, stormwater management, and hydrologic modeling, with hybrid work options.

The ideal candidate will have 6–7+ years of relevant experience, a PE license (PA or reciprocity), and proven project leadership as well as business development capabilities.