Transportation Engineering Assistant Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid schedule

401(k) with company match

Performance-based bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Pittsburgh is seeking a Transportation Engineering Assistant Project Manager to support the growth of our transportation practice.

You will contribute to roadway design, geometric studies, drainage design, and cost estimates while coordinating with project teams across public sector and commercial projects. You will mentor junior staff, assist with project documentation and contract administration, and participate in business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 4+ years of relevant transportation experience.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• EIT certification and desire to obtain P.E. license.
• Public sector transportation experience required.
• Proficiency in roadway design software.

Responsibilities

• Support growth in transportation by delivering roadway design solutions for public sector and commercial clients.
• Prepare design calculations, construction plans, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams; manage task schedules and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with project documentation and contract administration.
• Support business development through proposals and interview materials.

Skills

Project management

Mentor staff

Public sector experience

Roadway design

Geometric design

EIT certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Transportation Engineering Assistant Project Manager

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Moon Township)

Overview

As a Transportation Engineering Assistant Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Pittsburgh office, you will support the firm’s growth in the transportation industry while working with project teams to deliver roadway design solutions for public sector, commercial, and industrial clients. You will take part in a wide range of transportation projects, contributing to geometric studies, roadway alignments, drainage design, construction staging, and the preparation of engineering reports, plans, and cost estimates.

From preliminary concepts through final design and construction support, you will play an active role in developing transportation improvements that serve local communities and regional infrastructure needs. Your work will include preparing design calculations, producing construction plans, coordinating project tasks, and supporting quality project submittals for highway and local road projects.

You will work closely with Project Managers and Principals to plan and execute projects, manage task schedules and budgets, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to address project-specific needs. You will also mentor junior staff, assist with project documentation and contract administration, and support business development efforts by helping identify new opportunities and contributing to proposal and interview materials.

Benefits

CEC offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule, comprehensive benefits package that includes performance-based bonus recognition, participation in an employee stock ownership program, mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews, and goal-setting opportunities. Other benefits include a matching 401(k), profit sharing, performance bonus, company stock, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work‑life balance. The Pittsburgh office features a full-scale gym, café serving breakfast and lunch, recreation rooms, and organized team‑building activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• 4+ years of relevant experience required
• Some task lead or project management experience preferred
• Ability and desire to mentor junior staff
• EIT certification and desire to obtain P.E. license
• Public sector transportation experience required
• Proficiency in roadway grading and layout design using software such as Bentley Microstation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience in roadway geometric design, pavement design, construction document preparation, and right-of-way plan preparation
• Experience in proposal preparation and engineering fee estimating a plus
• Experience in drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, erosion and sediment pollution control, and utilities a plus
• Experience in traffic engineering, streetscape design or safety engineering a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long‑term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work‑life balance. CEC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.