Civil Engineering Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Civil Engineer, Assistant Project Manager to join our growing Site Development practice in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to expand their project management, technical leadership, and client interaction experience while supporting a diverse mix of commercial, industrial, energy, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects.

 

Our Bridgeport office is one of the region's largest multidisciplinary engineering offices, bringing together more than 130 engineers, scientists, surveyors, and technical professionals. In this role, you'll collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines while supporting projects that range from energy infrastructure and natural gas facilities to commercial developments, industrial sites, and community-focused projects throughout the region.

 

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC provides a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while developing the skills needed to advance into project management and leadership roles. You'll work closely with Project Managers and Principals while gaining increased responsibility in project delivery, client communication, mentoring, and technical leadership.

 

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and delivery of oil & gas and site development projects, including site layout, grading, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management
• Assist with managing civil engineering projects from concept through permitting and construction while helping maintain project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Prepare and review engineering plans, technical reports, permitting documents, and supporting project documentation
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and local, state, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution
• Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, and proposal development efforts
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental, geotechnical, survey, water resources, and other technical professionals
• Support client relationships while assisting with project communication and delivery
• Participate in industry organizations, client meetings, and professional networking opportunities to support continued growth of the practice

What We Offer:

• 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
• A clearly defined career path with mentorship, leadership development, and long-term growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, energy, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that encourages learning, professional development, and cross-functional teamwork

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Civil Engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
• Engineer-In-Training/Engineering Intern (EIT/EI) certification preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
• Experience supporting project teams through design, permitting, and construction phases
• Experience coordinating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Familiarity with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal development
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and a desire to mentor junior staff and continue growing into project leadership responsibilities

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.

 

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited.  Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.