What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer - Ecosystem Restoration position at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.?
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.
Responsibilites
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
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.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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.
Responsibilites
- You will build practical engineering skills including grading, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, permitting, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. You will 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
- No two projects are exactly alike. One day you may help transform a degraded stream corridor into a thriving ecosystem; another may involve restoring hundreds of acres of floodplain and wetlands or designing resilient infrastructure for renewable energy projects
- Along the way, you'll work closely with Project Managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, gaining valuable experience and visibility throughout the project lifecycle
- Your experience will extend beyond the computer screen. From field investigations and drone-assisted site assessments to conceptual design, regulatory permitting, construction oversight, and ultimately seeing a restored stream flow through a newly created floodplain, you'll see how your work takes shape in the real world
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus
- 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
- Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
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.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.