Project Civil Engineer - TEST JOB DO NOT APPLY

About the opportunity

TEST JOB DO NOT APPLY

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Pittsburgh, PA team.

In this role, you will support engineering infrastructure projects.

This is a hub opportunity based out of the Pittsburgh, PA office. Priority will be given to local applicants. 

You will collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and ensure successful delivery of environmental outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to expand project responsibility, strengthen technical expertise, and take ownership of key project components.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission

About SWCA

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm providing full spectrum environmental services across the United States. Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability, delivering sound science and creative solutions to complex environmental challenges.

We are guided by our core values every day. We collaborate as #OneSWCA, we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices nationwide, SWCA offers a collaborative, team focused environment where employees can build meaningful and long-term careers.

What you will accomplish

• Leads full project management activities by overseeing technical tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion of assigned projects. Manages all aspects of project execution, including client communication, team coordination, and quality assurance. Responsible for preparation of complete design deliverable packages at permitting and construction stages.
• Designs stormwater management systems and erosion control measures for assigned projects. Applies advanced technical expertise to refine designs and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conducts detailed analyses for utility crossings along stream channels, rights-of-way, easements, and wetland crossings, ensuring designs minimize environmental impacts while meeting project requirements. Provides technical guidance to optimize crossing solutions.Leads the preparation and coordination of comprehensive construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to guide project implementation. Ensures all documentation adheres to industry and regulatory standards. Leads quality assurance reviews for analyses and deliverables.
• Oversees permitting processes by preparing and submitting regulatory documentation for stormwater management plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), and erosion control measures. Leads coordination with agencies to address compliance requirements.
• Performs advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support stormwater management design and assess drainage scenarios. Uses modeling tools to simulate project conditions and optimize solutions.
• Leads coordination with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental science and engineering principles into project designs.
• Oversees and guides collaboration among scientists, planners, and engineers to achieve project objectives.
• Oversees construction-phase services by monitoring progress, ensuring adherence to specifications, and addressing on-site challenges.
• Communicates with contractors to resolve issues and maintain project quality. Provides technical guidance and decision-making support and serves as lead for construction stakeholders regarding conflict resolutions and corrective actions.
• Leads engagement with clients and stakeholders to communicate project goals, progress, and outcomes. Builds and maintains relationships to support business development and client satisfaction.
• Mentors junior staff by providing technical guidance, training, reviewing work products, and fostering professional growth. Encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team.
• Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor's degree and active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Five years of relevant, progressively responsible experience. Seven years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education.

Experience and qualifications for success

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or related engineering field.
• At least four (4) years of experience in civil engineering for the Associate Project Civil Engineer (PII) and at least (5) years of experience for a Project Civil Engineer (PIII).
• Professional Engineer License in Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain via reciprocity.

Preferred Qualification:

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in civil/stormwater design.
• Additional PE License in surrounding states.
• Experience supporting proposal development, business development, and client management.

Other Job Conditions

• Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.
• This position may require domestic travel, including travel by commercial airline. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel throughout the duration of employment. 

Pay Range

SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. The expected pay range for this [office name] based position is $93,475.20 - $120,182.40/per year. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Eligible employees may also receive performance based bonuses.

As a 100% employee owned company, we invest in your future. Our Total Rewards package includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Closing

If you require assistance with the application process, please contact recruiting@swca.com. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact accommodations@swca.com or call 1 480 581 5378.

Use of Technology in Hiring

SWCA may use approved technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support parts of the application and recruiting process. All selection and hiring decisions are made by SWCA employees, and candidates are not selected or rejected by automated systems. We are committed to a fair, transparent, and human-centered hiring experience.

Candidate Use of AI

Candidates may use AI tools to help prepare application materials and interviews. However, all application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect their own experience, skills, and qualifications. AI must not be used to fabricate experience, complete assessments on their behalf, or otherwise misrepresent their background or abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Use of Technology in Hiring

SWCA may use approved technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support parts of the application and recruiting process. All selection and hiring decisions are made by SWCA employees, and candidates are not selected or rejected by automated systems. We are committed to a fair, transparent, and human-centered hiring experience.

Candidate Use of AI

Candidates may use AI tools to help prepare application materials and interviews. However, all application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect their own experience, skills, and qualifications. AI must not be used to fabricate experience, complete assessments on their behalf, or otherwise misrepresent their background or abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.