Civil Engineer

Samaritan's Purse; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Paid family leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) plan

10 holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in North Wilkesboro, NC is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the U.S. Rebuild team. You will oversee contractor work, ensure compliance with codes and budgets, and build licensure portfolios across states where we work.

Responsibilities include site inspections, collaboration with architects, contractors, and field staff, and using CAD tools to produce blueprints and models. Travel domestically 70-80 days/year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 5–7 years of experience.
• Thorough knowledge of construction industry, standards, and processes.
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Strong knowledge of Civil engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.
• Thorough knowledge of sustainable building practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion of work by contractors in the specific trade, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, timelines and budget.
• Build a portfolio of state licensures in states Samaritan's Purse frequently works.
• Ensure civil engineering projects adhere to legal guidelines and safety standards; collaborate with architects, contractors, leadership and field staff.
• Conduct site inspections to verify engineering standards and specifications.
• Utilize advanced engineering software to create blueprints/models and analyze survey data.
• Assist in project design and planning, including material estimates, scheduling and staffing.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

CAD software proficiency

Blueprint reading

Sustainable building practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Job ID: 17824

Date Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our U.S. Rebuild team in North Wilkesboro, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Oversee the completion of work by contractors in the specific trade. Accountable for work to be completed under applicable codes and standards, and within the project timeline and budget

Build a portfolio of state licensures, specifically in states where Samaritan's Purse frequently works

Ensure that all civil engineering projects adhere to legal guidelines and safety standards, and collaborate with architects, contractors, leadership, and field staff

Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications

Utilize advanced engineering software and tools to help create blueprints and models, as well as analyze survey reports, maps, and other data to plan projects

Assist in project design and planning, including material estimates, scheduling, project benchmarks, and staffing needs

Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and five (5) to seven (7) years' related experience and/or training

Thorough knowledge of the construction industry, standards, and processes.

Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Strong knowledge of Civil engineering principles and practices.

Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.

Thorough knowledge of sustainable building practices.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Type: Full-Time

Department: U.S. Rebuild

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Travel: Domestic travel of 70-80 days a year

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

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Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.