Geotechnical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Overview
As a Geotechnical Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. (CEC) in our Monroeville, PA office, you'll be responsible for geotechnical subsurface investigations related to structure foundations, cut and fill slopes, retaining walls, landslide remediations, and pavements. You will coordinate and monitor subsurface drilling, classify soil and rock samples, prepare boring logs, develop laboratory testing programs, interpret laboratory data, perform geotechnical analyses and prepare detailed geotechnical reports to be reviewed by a project manager. You will perform field reconnaissance to identify potential geohazards for proposed developments. Projects will be for a diverse set of clients in the commercial, retail, institutional, power, oil and gas, and industrial market sectors. This role will also include erosion and sedimentation control inspection, as well as construction materials testing which will include concrete, foundation, masonry and pavement construction testing. There may be opportunity for construction oversight for large scale ground improvement and earthwork projects for nationwide clients if out-of-town work is your preference.
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
- 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 environment that supports mentorship, technical development, and career growth
Our Monroeville office is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Monroeville, PA offers the perfect balance of suburban comfort and urban accessibility, located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh with easy access to major highways. It features excellent healthcare facilities, family-friendly neighborhoods, great parks, and a strong local school system, making it ideal for professionals and families alike. We are surrounded by excellent suburban communities!
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering (Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus)
- Previous internship experience preferred
- Ability to speak and write professionally
- Highly motivated, self-starter with the desire to learn quickly and succeed professionally
- Engineering in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification is a plus
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. 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
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