Senior Civil Engineer

AKRF; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick time

Flexible work schedules and locations

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and professional development courses

Job summary

A top consulting firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for their Pittsburgh office. The role involves managing engineering design projects, mentoring staff, and preparing technical documents. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, along with 5-8 years of experience. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in civil engineering.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage major engineering design projects.
• Prepare site/civil engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Assist in proposal writing and project management.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

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The Water Resources group at AKRF is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to be based out of the Pittsburgh, PA office. This individual will serve a key function in the design and management of a broad range of projects for both our municipal and private sector clients. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide project and technical management of major engineering design projects including site layout, grading, drainage/storm sewer systems, stormwater management, erosion & sediment pollution control, traffic control, and related supporting disciplines.
• Lead/support tasks including preparation of site/civil engineering drawings, specifications and reports for projects.
• Lead/support tasks including preparation of permit packages and municipal land development applications for projects.
• Lead/support project management responsibilities including managing discrete technical tasks, project schedule, and task budgets.
• Day-to-day project communication and coordination with clients and other design consultants.
• Assist in proposal writing.
• Provide direction, delegation, mentoring, and training to staff engineers.
• 5-8 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Pennsylvania P.E. or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is essential
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis/modeling preferred
• Experience with municipal ordinances, PennDOT standards, and Pennsylvania regulatory agency guidelines preferred
• Land development experience on renewable energy projects is a plus
• Experience integrating geospatial data/GIS in the infrastructure planning and design workflow is a plus
• Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Superior attention to detail and organizational ability
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Compensation

Compensation to commensurate with experience.

Why Work at AKRF

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.

What We Offer

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes:

• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Transit/parking program

Equal Opportunity Company

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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