Assistant Project Civil Engineer

SWCA Environmental Consultants•Lewistown, IL

8d•$37 - $47•Hybrid

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Civil Engineer to join its Engineering team. The team specializes in energy project site civil design, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. The position supports the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects and works with experienced engineers, CAD designers, GIS analysts, environmental scientists, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and clients to develop project solutions. The role is hourly/non-exempt and offers hybrid or distributed (remote) work arrangements. Candidates may be based in the Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, Jacksonville, or Houston office locations. The engineer supports project components by overseeing technical tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, and is responsible for key design elements on more complex tasks and projects. Work includes stormwater management and erosion control design; analysis of utility crossings; preparation of construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, and regulatory documentation; and support for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and permitting. The role also includes construction-phase services, stakeholder and client engagement, mentoring junior staff, regional engineering support, CAD standards support, and assisting with project safety planning when applicable. Domestic work-related travel may be required. The position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field; an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation; and three years of relevant experience, including civil engineering work in site civil design, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. Five years of related experience is preferred. A Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, or Texas, or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity, and energy infrastructure project experience are also preferred. The expected pay range is $36.51 to $47.19 per hour, with actual pay varying based on experience, qualifications, location, and other permitted factors. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering field.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification/designation.
Three years of relevant, progressively responsible experience; specifically, three years of civil engineering experience in site civil design, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
Ability to obtain and maintain valid travel documents and identification required for work-related domestic travel.

Nice To Haves

Five years of related experience, specifically in civil engineering site civil design, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management design, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
Energy infrastructure project experience.
Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, or Texas, or ability to obtain one via reciprocity.

Responsibilities

Support project components by overseeing technical tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align project goals.
Develop key design elements for more complex tasks and projects.
Design stormwater management systems and erosion control measures, applying technical expertise and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Analyze utility crossings along stream channels, rights-of-way, easements, and wetlands, and help optimize crossing solutions while minimizing environmental impacts.
Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents in accordance with industry and regulatory standards.
Coordinate with the design team and present findings to team leads.
Support permitting by preparing regulatory documentation for stormwater management plans, SWPPPs, and erosion control measures, and participate with agencies on compliance requirements.
Support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to inform stormwater design and evaluate drainage scenarios.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental science and engineering into project designs.
Provide construction-phase services, monitor progress, check adherence to specifications, and address on-site challenges with team leads.
Engage clients and stakeholders about project goals, progress, and outcomes, and build relationships that support business development and client satisfaction.
Mentor junior staff through technical guidance, training, work-product reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Follow applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
Provide engineering support across regional offices and help resolve project delivery and design challenges.
Support CAD design efforts and adherence to CAD design standards and drafting practices.
Assist with project-specific safety plans when applicable, identify potential safety hazards, and communicate mitigation measures.
Perform related work as assigned.