Solid Waste Engineer - Assistant Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Full-time • 700 Cherrington Parkway • 25m ago

Overview

As a Civil Engineering Assistant Project Manager at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Waste Management Practice in the Pittsburgh office, you’ll support the management of projects primarily associated with waste facilities. You will assist in leading projects through all phases of development, from planning and design through permitting, construction administration, and final certification, working with an established team of professionals to solve problems, reduce risk and costs, optimize performance, and satisfy client needs. You will perform engineering tasks and oversee project staff in engineering assignments, including calculating airspace and earthwork volumes; preparing and reviewing technical reports; designing and reviewing stormwater management systems, leachate management systems, and landfill gas collection systems; performing geotechnical analyses, and preparing and reviewing landfill grading plans, construction drawings, and technical specifications.

You will also assist with the management of construction quality assurance projects including landfill cell liner and leachate collection systems, gas collection systems, cap construction, and environmental monitoring of landfill facilities. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will interact with clients, contractors, and state regulatory officials while supporting the successful execution of projects and delivering high-quality client service. As your experience grows, you will assume increasing responsibility for project management, client relationships, budgeting, scheduling, and staff development.

At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule, with hybrid options. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition, based on performance, as well as participation in our employee stock ownership program. Additionally, we conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews and provide goal-setting opportunities.

Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, café serving breakfast and lunch, and recreation rooms—creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy ping pong, pool, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments as well as the annual summer picnic, themed happy hours, and fun team building activities including go-kart racing and curling! We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community—CEC employees volunteer for trail workdays to enhance local parks, maintain a CEC-designed pollinator garden for our office campus, and organize an annual charity golf tournament. At CEC Pittsburgh, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
4+ years professional engineering experience
Professional Engineering License (P.E.) preferred, or desire to obtain in the near future
Strong organization skills
Experience with HELP Model, HydroCAD, Slide, KYPipe, and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
Ability to manage multiple project tasks simultaneously
Desire to learn, grow professionally, and apply new skills

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

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.

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