Civil Engineer - Ecosystem Restoration
About The Position
As a Civil Engineer with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Pittsburgh, PA office, you won’t spend your first years watching from the sidelines. You’ll contribute to real projects from the start, working alongside experienced engineers and scientists to shape the region’s most exciting stream, wetland, and floodplain restoration projects. If you’re looking to develop strong technical skills, learn from people who want to teach, and do work that you can point to, this is the place to launch your career. As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while developing your engineering skills and advancing your career. If you're looking for project variety, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment where you can continue growing professionally, CEC provides the resources and support to help you succeed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- Previous Internship preferred or 1+ years of professional engineering experience
- Engineering in Training (EIT) certification preferred
- Familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS or Storm Sewers a plus
Responsibilities
- Build practical engineering skills including grading, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, permitting, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
- Help to design ecological restoration projects that reconnect streams to floodplains, restore wetlands, improve aquatic habitat, enhance water quality, and create lasting benefits for communities.
- Transform a degraded stream corridor into a thriving ecosystem.
- Restore hundreds of acres of floodplain and wetlands.
- Design resilient infrastructure for renewable energy projects.
- Work closely with Project Managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, gaining valuable experience and visibility throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct field investigations and drone-assisted site assessments.
- Perform conceptual design, regulatory permitting, and construction oversight.
- See how your work takes shape in the real world.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
- 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
- Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
- 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
- Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
- Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, technical development, and career growth
- Access to on-site amenities including a fitness center, café, recreation areas, and employee events
- Matching 401(k)
- Profit sharing
- Performance bonus
- Company stock
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
