Senior Civil Engineer

System One; Cochranton (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage design efforts and lead a multidisciplinary team on critical projects in various sectors including oil & gas and renewables. This role offers hands-on responsibilities with the chance to mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This contract position requires extensive experience in civil engineering and a strong skill set in structural analysis.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil/structural design, especially in heavy industrial settings.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and strong understanding of safety regulations.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/structural engineering activities for various industrial projects.
• Conduct investigations and develop design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Construction methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

RISA

Excel

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer
Location: On-site in Pittsburgh, PA
Contract Duration: 3–6 months
Per Diem: $178/day (7 days/week)

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to take on challenging, hands-on work in a fast-paced industrial environment? We’re seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team for a contract role supporting high-impact projects across multiple sectors—including oil & gas, energy, renewables, food & beverage, and more.

This position offers the opportunity to lead civil and structural design efforts on-site, contributing your expertise to projects involving equipment installations, repairs, facility upgrades, and redevelopments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead civil/structural engineering activities on a range of industrial projects—from small-scale site modifications to large, multi-discipline efforts.

• Conduct performance investigations, field visits, and structural evaluations to support project development.

• Develop design bases, technical calculations, and engineering documentation (including 3D models, sketches, and specs).

• Perform structural analysis using tools like RISA, RISA Foundation, Excel, and hand calculations.

• Create and review technical drawings and stamp engineering documents as needed.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interface directly with clients.

• Ensure work complies with industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.

? What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

• 10+ years of experience in civil/structural design—experience in heavy industrial or glass sectors is a plus

• Proficiency in structural analysis methods and software (RISA preferred)

• Strong understanding of construction methods and site health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in writing technical proposals and preparing design documentation

• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior engineers or project teams

• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
  
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