Project Civil/Environmental Engineer

The Civil Engineer; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich seeks a Project Civil/Environmental Engineer to support diverse civil and environmental engineering projects from Rochester, NY. You will assist with proposals, design, and field work, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams nationwide.

The role emphasizes technical calculations, modeling, and producing design drawings and reports, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and grow professionally within a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 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.

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 a liaison between junior and senior staff, enabling communication and knowledge transfer.
• Apply academic and industry knowledge to execute project work.
• Engage with clients, agencies, and internal teams under senior staff guidance.
• Perform civil engineering evaluations using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related software.
• Conduct basic construction observation, quality control documentation, and field testing tasks.
• Maintain detailed documentation of field activities and data evaluation.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols and demonstrate safety behaviors.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical report writing

multitask management

Mentoring junior staff

AutoCAD proficiency

Civil 3D proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (preferred)

EIT/PE certification or plan to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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.
• 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. 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 solidbenefits package.