Principal Civil Engineer Job
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Job ID
4116
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Job Location
5313 Campbells Run Road, Suite 150
Pittsburgh, PA 15205, US -
Job Category
Civil Engineering
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Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer with at least 10 years (15+ preferred) of experience to join our land development and civil design team in our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and work experience to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our civil infrastructure, environment and natural resources. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Our land development civil engineers are actively engaged in complicated, challenging site development projects for industrial, municipal, and commercial clients that have local to national footprints.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage projects from inception through completion, ensuring technical quality and client satisfaction.
- Mentor and provide guidance to early and mid career professionals within the team.
- Oversee detailed site-civil design, including grading, drainage, and utility layout.
- Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for stormwater management and floodplain studies.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and obtain local, state, and federal permits for projects.
- Utilize business skills relevant to consulting, such as client relationship management and proposal development, to develop an infrastructure engineering practice.
- Lead a team of early, mid and late career professionals to complete projects.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of direct site civil engineering and consulting experience (required); or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Managing complex interdisciplinary projects for private and public sector clients
- Effective business development and client management skills
- Technical leadership for civil design and site layout
- Task and project management. (required)
- Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
- Relevant engineering software. (e.g., AutoCAD Civil3D, SWMM, HydroCAD, and ArcGIS. (preferred)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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Additional Information
Who We Are
Change the world with us
At Geosyntec, our work is designed to make a measurable difference. We deliver innovative solutions that improve the environment while advancing human and ecological health and supporting sustainable social and economic outcomes - work with purpose, impact, and lasting value.
Geosyntec is an innovative consulting and engineering firm that partners with public and private sector clients to solve complex challenges involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are recognized for technical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and practical problem solving - bringing engineers, scientists, and technical professionals together to deliver solutions that matter.
Our teams support a broad portfolio of projects, including environmental remediation, water resources, waste management, and civil and geotechnical engineering. The work we do calls for thoughtful analysis, adaptability, creativity, and strong technical judgment—offering opportunities to contribute to projects that protect communities, strengthen infrastructure, and safeguard natural systems.
Whether you are building your professional foundation or bringing deep expertise, Geosyntec supports continuous growth. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills in new settings, expand your capabilities, strengthen your practice, and take on meaningful challenges that accelerate your development.
A Collaborative, Practitioner Led Culture
Collaboration is central to how we work. Our teams bring together diverse technical backgrounds and experiences to solve problems from multiple perspectives—creating an environment where people rely on one another, share knowledge, and deliver strong outcomes for clients. We invest in our people through mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to contribute beyond a single role or assignment.
Learn. Develop. Grow.
There is no single career path at Geosyntec. We support flexible, meaningful career development so professionals can pursue areas they are passionate about, build on prior experience, and continue growing - even as circumstances evolve.
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