Project Engineer

The Thrasher Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Thrasher Group in Canton, OH is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our Civil Engineering team, focusing on land development and energy-sector infrastructure. You will contribute to residential, commercial, and industrial site development projects, while growing your technical skills under senior engineers.

Responsibilities include design, analysis, and calculations for land development; coordinating with design teams; preparing plans, specifications, and reports; assisting with

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 1–5 years of civil engineering experience (internships count).
• Familiarity with land development/site civil design and energy-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, analysis, and calculations for land development projects (grading, drainage, utilities, site layout).
• Support design and coordination for energy-sector infrastructure (electric, fiber, oil & gas).
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and technical reports for site development and energy clients.
• Assist with project management tasks (schedules, communications, subconsultants).
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction observation as needed.
• Support permitting/submissions with state/federal agencies (E&S, stormwater).
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team across land development and energy projects.

Skills

Engineering design

Site development

Project coordination

Field investigations

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join our Civil Engineering team, with a focus on land development and energy‑sector infrastructure. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of public and private projects – residential, commercial, and industrial site development, along with electric, fiber, and oil & gas infrastructure – while growing your technical skills under the guidance of experienced senior engineers. This is a hands‑on role with real project responsibility and a clear path for professional development.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform engineering design, analysis, and calculations for land development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout
• Support design and coordination for energy‑sector infrastructure projects, including electric, fiber, and oil & gas site civil work
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and technical reports for site development and energy clients
• Assist with project management tasks including schedule tracking, client communications, and coordination with subconsultants and contractors
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction observation as needed
• Support permitting and regulatory submissions with state and federal agencies, including E&S and stormwater approvals
• Collaborate within a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers, architects, and surveyors across land development and energy projects
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals and scopes of work for land development and energy‑sector clients

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• Required: Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Preferred: 1–5 years of relevant civil engineering experience (internship experience counts)
• Preferred: Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar design software
• Preferred: Experience with land development, site civil design, or energy‑sector infrastructure (electric, fiber, or oil & gas)
• Plus: PE licensure or active progress toward licensure
• Plus: Knowledge of WV and Mid‑Atlantic regulatory requirements for land development and energy projects

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, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work‑life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family‑oriented culture that’s been building communities across the Mid‑Atlantic for over 40 years.

The Thrasher Group conducts pre‑employment drug screens and background checks on all applicants who accept offers of employment. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment.