Civil Designer - Engineering Assistant

About the role

As an Engineering Assistant or Senior Engineering Assistant for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Pittsburgh, PA office, you will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering projects and services in our team-oriented environment. Under the direction and supervision of experienced engineers and project managers, you will contribute to manufacturing, renewable energy, commercial, industrial, and oil and gas development projects. You will participate in the following aspects of the engineering design process which will include opportunities for task/staff leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist, mentor, and/or direct staff as needed
• Develop site layout plans in accordance with local ordinance requirements
• Create alignments, profiles, and site grading designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Prepare earthwork volume calculations
• Develop post construction stormwater management, stormwater conveyance, and erosion and sedimentation control designs and prepare the supporting calculations and reports
• Prepare drawing sets (from conceptual planning to final design and construction)
• Design sanitary sewers and prepare Sewage Facility Planning Modules
• Conduct utility coordination and design onsite utility connections
• Prepare earth disturbance, municipal, and other permitting/approval applications

Requirements

• Absolutely required: Associate’s or technical degree in CAD, Construction, or Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
• Strong knowledge and experience using AutoCAD is required. Proficiency with Civil 3D is strongly preferred (required for Senior Engineering Assistant)
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, and other computer modeling software is a plus

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate design alternatives to solve constructability, code, and site challenges

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition, based on performance, as well as participation in our employee stock ownership program. Additionally, we conduct annual performance reviews, provide goal setting opportunities, and have mid-year professional development reviews. Endless perks are available to employees at CEC!

• Full-scale gym
• Café serving breakfast and lunch
• Recreation rooms
• Annual summer picnic
• Themed happy hours
• Fun team building activities including go-kart racing and curling
• Volunteer opportunities for trail workdays, maintaining a CEC-designed pollinator garden, and organizing an annual charity golf tournament

Pay

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• Performance-based bonus recognition
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) matching
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance

Schedule

We have a flexible/hybrid work schedule.

Company Information

CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

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.