About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering — Water Resources & Transportation (Energy & Civil Engineering).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

This entry-level Civil/Environmental Engineer role (up to ~5 years' experience) will support water resources and transportation projects for a Confidential Client based in Pittsburgh, PA. You'll contribute to design, permitting, field work, and construction inspection on municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure projects.

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What You’ll Do

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for water and wastewater systems, municipal water, sewer, stormwater, highway, bridge, roadway, and airport projects
• Support both field and office assignments, including site visits and construction observation
• Conduct environmental sampling and prepare technical reports
• Prepare permit applications (PADEP, Army Corps, PennDOT, City of Pittsburgh)
• Produce technical writing deliverables: reports, memos, and permit documentation
• Perform construction inspections and assist with as-built documentation
• Use engineering software for modeling and mapping (HEC‑RAS, HydroCAD, GIS)
• Apply CAD tools (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) to develop plans and details

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What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred
• E.I.T. preferred or willingness to pursue licensure
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a positive, professional attitude
• Strong attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable operating field instrumentation (water-quality equipment, GPS)
• Competency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Experience with site grading, site design, and permitting processes
• Familiarity with HEC‑RAS, HydroCAD, or other water-resources modeling tools
• GIS experience is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Previous internship or project experience in water resources or transportation engineering
• Experience preparing permit applications for PADEP, Army Corps, PennDOT, or local municipal authorities
• Construction inspection experience or familiarity with construction contract documents

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Location & Compensation

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA (onsite / field work expected)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated compensation: $67,103 per year (estimated by source)
• Note: This posting does not guarantee sponsorship. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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