Project Civil Engineer

About the role

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to join our growing team in Pittsburgh, PA. Specializing in energy project site civil design, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, our team delivers high-quality solutions to clients across the U.S. This role involves collaboration with multiple disciplines and stakeholders, including CAD designers, GIS analysts, environmental biologists, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and clients.

This is a full-time, salaried position with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements. Highly qualified candidates in remote (distributed) locations such as Philadelphia or Cincinnati will also be seriously considered. The role is open at two levels:

• Associate Project Civil Engineer – Typically requires at least six years of relevant experience and a PE license.
• Project Civil Engineer – Typically requires at least seven years of relevant experience and a PE license.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and development of construction drawings.
• Oversee CAD design efforts and mentor junior engineering staff on CAD design standards and methods.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support engineering needs across regional SWCA offices, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to balance workloads and ensure project schedules and budgets are met.
• Conduct technical reviews of project deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes.
• Take responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and project management.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through client relationships, networking, and collaboration with other SWCA offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least four (4) years of experience in civil engineering for the Associate Project Civil Engineer (PII) and at least five (5) years for the Project Civil Engineer (PIII).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain via reciprocity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in civil/stormwater design.
• Additional PE License in surrounding states.
• Experience supporting proposal development, business development, and client management.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned firm with an employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life, and disability plans.
• Eligibility to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.
• Professional development support, including conference attendance, internal/external training, education reimbursement, and a Science and Leadership Program.
• Bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria.
• Performance bonuses for regular-status employees.
• Career development through SWCA’s Career Landscape initiative, designed to help employees chart rewarding career paths.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Pay

SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. The annual salary ranges for this position are:

• Associate Project Civil Engineer – $82,347.00 - $105,716.00.
• Project Civil Engineer – $93,475.00 - $120,182.00.

Actual pay within these ranges may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements, and other factors permitted by law.