Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer
This entry-level Civil/Environmental Engineer role involves supporting major regional infrastructure projects in water resources and transportation. Responsibilities include preparing design documents, conducting environmental sampling, permit applications, and construction inspections. The position offers growth opportunities with flexible hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Civil/Environmental Engineer to support water resources and transportation projects. Typical responsibilities include:
- Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for water and wastewater systems, municipal water, sewer, stormwater, highway, bridge, roadway, and airport projects
- Perform both field and office assignments
- Conduct environmental sampling, data collection and reporting
- Prepare permit applications for PADEP, Army Corps, PennDOT, and City of Pittsburgh
- Produce technical writing, reports, and permit documentation
- Perform construction inspections and support construction administration
Qualifications
We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate the following:
- B.S. or higher in Civil or Environmental Engineering (preferred)
- E.I.T. preferred or willingness to obtain licensure
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Experience with water-resource tools (HEC‑RAS, HydroCAD or similar)
- Experience with site grading, site design and permitting
- Ability to operate field instrumentation, including water-quality equipment and GPS units
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail, good time management, and ability to work independently or as part of a team
- GIS experience is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Benefits & Compensation
Confidential Client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Estimated base salary: $75,644 per year (estimated)
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA options
- Disability insurance
- PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Professional license reimbursement and society membership reimbursement
- Performance-based bonus program
- Employee referral program
- Training & development, technical lunch-and-learns
- Wellness resources and flexible scheduling
Work Location & Schedule
- Job location: West View, PA (near Pittsburgh)
- Full-time role with flexible work-from-home options available
- Fieldwork expected (sampling, inspections), so local travel within the region is required
Hiring Process (via Careertakes)
Careertakes is assisting the Confidential Client with candidate sourcing and screening. If your profile matches, a Careertakes recruiter may contact you to discuss next steps. Final interviews and hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client.
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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