Project Civil Engineer

Apex Companies
Greensburg +1 more
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for early-to-mid-career civil engineers who thrive in collaborative, hands-on environments and have experience with land development and geotechnical projects.

Best fit for

  • Early-to-mid-career civil engineers with 2+ years in land development or geotechnical projects
    — “2+ years of relevant experience in land development, geotechnical, residual waste or related civil engineering projects.”
  • Professionals who value mentorship and long-term career growth
    — “collaborative, team-oriented environment that emphasizes mentorship, technical development, and long-term career growth.”
  • Candidates comfortable with municipal and residual waste infrastructure work
    — “Support design and permitting efforts for municipal & residual waste facilities, including landfills, transfer stations, and related infrastructure.”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship is available, which may limit eligibility for non-US citizens
    — “Sponsorship not available now or in the future.”
  • The role requires active participation in client and regulatory meetings
    — “Participate in client, contractor, and regulatory meetings; document key decisions and follow up on action items.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and any use of HydroCAD or HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS
    — “Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with HydroCAD and HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS preferred.”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
    — “Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.”
  • Showcase your technical writing and communication skills with examples from past projects
    — “Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • performing civil engineering design
  • supporting geotechnical investigations
  • preparing engineering plans
  • managing project deliverables
Typical background
civil engineerproject engineer

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil Engineering DesignGeotechnical InvestigationsPermittingProject ManagementTechnical Documentation

Preferred

Land DevelopmentMunicipal Waste FacilitiesProposal DevelopmentClient Presentations

Stack & domain

Civil Engineering DesignSite LayoutGradingStormwater ManagementErosion And Sediment ControlUtility DesignGeotechnical InvestigationsField CoordinationSoil/rock Data ReviewInterpretation Of Subsurface ConditionsPreparation Of Geotechnical ReportsDesign And Permitting EffortsMunicipal & Residual Waste FacilitiesLandfillsTransfer StationsRelated InfrastructureEngineering PlansTechnical SpecificationsCalculationsCost EstimatesReportsProject ExecutionSchedulingBudgetingCoordination Of Project Tasks And ResourcesProject Progress TrackingManage DeliverablesAdherence To TimelinesBudgetsQuality StandardsPermitting And ApprovalsLocal, State, And Federal Regulatory AgenciesClient, Contractor, And Regulatory MeetingsDocument Key DecisionsFollow Up On Action ItemsProposal DevelopmentScope DefinitionClient PresentationsProject DocumentationSchedulesProgress ReportingInternal SystemsCollaborationTeamworkMentorshipTechnical DevelopmentLong-term Career GrowthProfessional DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementCivil EngineeringLand DevelopmentGeotechnical EngineeringMunicipal EngineeringResidual Waste Management

About the role

Original posting from Apex Companies via Greenhouse

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

We are seeking a Project Civil Engineer to join our team in Somerset or Greensburg, PA. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a diverse portfolio of land development, geotechnical, and municipal/residual waste projects. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that emphasizes mentorship, technical development, and long-term career growth.

Your Responsibilities as a Project Civil Engineer:

Perform both conceptual and detailed civil engineering design, including site layout, grading, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and utility design.

Support geotechnical investigations, including field coordination, soil/rock data review, and interpretation of subsurface conditions.

Assist in the preparation of geotechnical reports, recommendations, and design considerations for foundations, slopes and earthwork.

Support design and permitting efforts for municipal & residual waste facilities, including landfills, transfer stations, and related infrastructure.

Prepare and review engineering plans, technical specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and reports.

Support project execution by assisting with scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of project tasks and resources.

Track project progress and manage deliverables to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Assist with permitting and approvals, coordinating with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to advance projects from design through construction.

Participate in client, contractor, and regulatory meetings; document key decisions and follow up on action items.

Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, and client presentations.

Maintain accurate project documentation, including budgets, schedules, and progress reporting within internal systems.

Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.

2+ years of relevant experience in land development, geotechnical, residual waste or related civil engineering projects.

Experience with PADEP permitting processes and coordination is preferred.

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with HydroCAD and HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS preferred.

Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Commitment to safety and understanding of safe work practices.

Sponsorship not available now or in the future.

Why you'll love working for us:

Company-subsidized medical and dental.

Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.

401k match, tuition assistance, and more.

Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.

Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

Working with the best and brightest in the industry.

2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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Apex Job Title: Engineer 2 - Project Engineer

Req ID: 

12167

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Source: Apex Companies careers (Greenhouse)

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