Project Civil/Environmental Engineer

Haley & Aldrich; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich in Rochester, NY is seeking a Project Civil/Environmental Engineer to support a broad range of civil and environmental engineering projects. You will perform technical calculations, develop design drawings, and prepare reports while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on projects nationwide.

The role emphasizes field reconnaissance, proposal support, design execution, and mentoring of junior staff, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 4–10 years of related experience.
• Must possess EIT, PE, or plan to obtain professional certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write technical reports.
• Able to work independently on tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to mentor junior engineering staff.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field reconnaissance and support proposal development, including technical approaches, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Perform technical calculations and modeling; prepare design drawings and supporting documentation.
• Prepare clear, accurate technical reports and other project deliverables.
• Support project execution and coordination for Rochester office and nationwide teams.
• Serve as liaison between junior and senior staff; facilitate communication and knowledge transfer.
• Perform civil engineering evaluations using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other software.

Skills

EIT/PE

Communication

Technical reporting

Independent work

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

Project Civil/Environmental Engineer

Rochester, NY, United States | req2141

Find your path and enjoy the journey at Haley & Aldrich. With us, you'll tackle clients' most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments and, in turn, build stronger communities. You'll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Project Civil/Environmental Engineer to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Rochester, NY office.

In this role, you will contribute to a broad range of civil and environmental engineering projects, supporting assignments from proposal development and initial field reconnaissance through design and project execution. You will perform technical calculations and modeling, prepare design drawings and technical reports, and help deliver high-quality solutions that meet project and client objectives. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support projects nationwide.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Conduct field reconnaissance and support proposal development, including preparation of technical approaches, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Perform technical calculations and modeling, and prepare design drawings and supporting documentation for civil and environmental engineering projects.
• Prepare clear, accurate technical reports and other project deliverables.
• Support project execution and coordination for assignments led from the Rochester office and for project teams nationwide.
• Serve as a liaison between junior and senior engineering staff, facilitating communication, technical coordination, knowledge transfer, and mentoring.
• Apply academic and industry knowledge, as well as learnings from prior work experience to execute project work.
• Under the direction of the senior staff, participate in communications with client, agencies, and internal teams within your discipline.
• Perform civil engineering evaluations using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other engineering software.
• Conduct basic construction observation, including quality control documentation and field testing tasks.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed documentation of activities both in the field and during data evaluation.
• Prepare permit applications.
• Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate the company's foundational safety behaviors.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 4-10 years of related experience.
• Must possess EIT, PE, or plan to obtain professional certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient at writing technical reports to meet project requirements.
• Able to work independently on individual tasks supporting technical work and exhibit the ability to manage tasks and perform work on multiple projects or multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to support knowledge transfer and manage junior engineering staff in executing appropriate project tasks.
• Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours (estimated at 20% of time).

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field a plus
• Design, construction procurement, and/or direct construction experience.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
• Experience with HydroCAD and/or HEC-RAS.

The salary range for this position in Rochester, NY is $82,000 - $95,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients' most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Haley & Aldrich, an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans´ Readjustment Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and pursuant to Executive Order 13166, applicants with disabilities or limited English proficiency that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 1-617-886-7400 for assistance.