Civil Engineer I

Launch Your Civil Engineering Career Supporting Large-Scale Energy Infrastructure Projects

• Location: 100% Onsite in Schenectady, NY
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | Flexible start times between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Pay Rate: $47.29/hour

Build the Foundation for Critical Energy Projects

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a motivated Civil Engineer I to support an industry-leading organization focused on advanced power generation and energy infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to apply structural and mechanical engineering fundamentals while contributing to complex turbine-generator installations that help power communities around the world.

You'll collaborate with experienced engineering professionals, gain exposure to large-scale industrial projects, and make a direct impact by ensuring critical engineering calculations and customer interface designs are accurate, compliant, and technically sound.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Civil Engineer I, you will:

• Perform engineering calculations involving forces, moments, structural loading, and foundation interfaces
• Calculate and document Mass Properties and Center of Gravity (CoG) data for turbine-generator systems
• Support customer-facing engineering documentation and design packages
• Review and apply structural foundation requirements and building codes
• Develop and maintain engineering calculations, reports, and technical records
• Update standard work procedures and engineering documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project management, and operations
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• 0-3+ years of engineering experience
• Understanding of:
• Structural foundations
• Building codes and design standards
• Forces and moments calculations
• Free Body Diagrams (FBDs)
• Basic mechanical design principles
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and technical documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in structural or civil engineering
• Experience with engineering calculations and technical reporting
• Exposure to industrial, power generation, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities that make an impact. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects
• Exposure to world-class engineering practices and technologies
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Valuable career-building experience with potential contract extension opportunities
• A culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development

Ready to Engineer the Future?

If you're eager to launch or advance your civil engineering career while contributing to projects that support critical energy infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step toward an exciting engineering opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details: $47.29 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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