Civil Engineer I
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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