Civil Staff Engineer

The Thrasher Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending and Dependent Care

Health Savings Account

Company-paid disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Thrasher Group in Charleston, WV is seeking an entry-level Civil Staff Engineer to join our team. You will contribute to a variety of projects, drive profitability, and collaborate with like-minded professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Education: Bachelor's in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. EI/EIT certification is desirable but not required. 0–3 years of experience; AutoCAD and Civil 3D are a plus; MS Office proficiency; occasional travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• EI/EIT certification desired but not required.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering solutions.
• Support senior engineers in project planning and execution.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Conduct research and analysis to solve engineering challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an entry-level Civil Staff Engineer to join our Charleston, WV team. As a member of the team, you will contribute to a variety of projects, drive profitability, and collaborate with a group of like‑minded professionals in a fast‑paced, can‑do environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering solutions
• Support senior engineers in project planning and execution
• Prepare technical documentation and reports
• Conduct research and analysis to solve engineering challenges
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Certification: EI/EIT certification desired but not required

Experience: 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience

Software: Microsoft Office proficiency required; AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience a plus

Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively within a team

Travel: Ability to participate in periodic day travel required

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company. We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.

We invest in our employees' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses. Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture, including Flex Fridays — a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week's work is done.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.