What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil / Structural Engineer position at KLH Engineers, Inc.?
At KLH Engineers, our team of engineers, surveyors, and drafters, works on projects that ensure safe drinking water gets where it needs to go, wastewater is properly treated, and stormwater stays under control. Since 1982, we’ve partnered with numerous municipal clients across Pennsylvania, delivering top-notch services in water, wastewater, stormwater, and general municipal engineering. We bring creativity, technical excellence, and practicality to every project, ensuring our engineering solutions not only work but also make life a little easier for everyone.
We're currently seeking a Civil / Structural Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in our Pittsburgh, PA office. This position will be responsible for the planning, analysis, and design of structural systems supporting municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver infrastructure projects that improve and protect public health and environmental resources.What You'll Do:
- Perform structural analysis and design for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, storage structures, and related infrastructure.
- Develop construction documents, including structural calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.Design reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, aluminum, and fiberglass-reinforced structures all the way from the foundation to the roof.
- Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and environmental engineers to develop integrated project solutions.
- Conduct field investigations, site visits, and condition assessments of existing structures.
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor requests for information (RFIs) during construction.
- Assist with structural rehabilitation, expansion, and replacement projects for aging infrastructure.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
- Support project managers with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff as applicable.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering emphasis.
- 0-6 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in water/wastewater, industrial, or municipal infrastructure projects.
- E.I. certification or ability to obtain within six months.
- Professional Engineering Designation (P.E.) a plus.
- Ability to learn and use structural analysis and design software.
- Knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- AutoCAD and/or Revit expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Engineering calculations and report preparation
- Construction phase services and field observations
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Pump Stations and Lift Stations
- Storage Tanks and Reservoirs
- Administrative Building and Garages
- Operations and Maintenance Facilities
- Municipal Infrastructure Improvements
- We’ll give you the space to do what you do best—be an engineer. You won’t be expected to act as a salesperson, and we’re not hung up on accounting metrics or KPIs.
- We’re big enough to tackle complex, high-impact projects in-house, but small enough that your ideas won’t get lost in the shuffle.
- You’ll work alongside a smart, collaborative, and genuinely supportive team.
- We offer a flexible work schedule.
- You’ll have the opportunity to see projects from concept to construction and start-up, and won’t be pigeonholed into doing the same task day after day.
- We believe in investing in our people through mentorship, continued learning, and opportunities for growth.