Remote Assistant Project Civil Engineer – Energy Site Design

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Civil Engineer to join our Engineering team. The role focuses on energy project site civil design, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.

The individual will support planning, design, and execution of projects while collaborating with engineers, CAD designers, GIS analysts, and regulatory agencies across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in civil engineering, site civil design, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables for assigned projects.
• Design stormwater management systems and erosion control measures.
• Conduct analyses for utility crossings and minimize environmental impacts.
• Prepare construction drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Support regulatory permitting for SWPPPs and erosion control measures.
• Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for design optimization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental science and engineering.
• Provide construction-phase services and on-site issue resolution.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate goals and progress.
• Mentor junior staff and promote knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Skills

Site civil design

Erosion and sediment control

Stormwater management design

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Engineering analysis

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Civil Engineer to join our Engineering team. The role focuses on energy project site civil design, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.

The individual will support planning, design, and execution of projects while collaborating with engineers, CAD designers, GIS analysts, and regulatory agencies across the U.S.