Project Engineer

The Thrasher Group North Carolina; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Discretionary bonuses

Paid time off

Professional registrations support

Life insurance

Job summary

The Thrasher Group North Carolina is a full-service architecture, engineering, and field services consulting firm with a proven track record of project success across the Mid-Atlantic region. Our multidisciplinary team delivers professional services to clients in five core markets: architecture, land development, water resources, transportation, and energy.

We are looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join our Civil Engineering team, with a focus on land development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 1–5 years of civil engineering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Experience with land development/site civil design preferred.
• PE licensure or progress toward licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, analysis, and calculations for land development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and technical reports for site development.
• 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.
• 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 site clients.

Skills

EIT eligible within 6 months

PE licensure progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

The Thrasher Group North Carolina is a full-service architecture, engineering, and field services consulting firm with a proven track record of project success across the Mid-Atlantic region. Our multidisciplinary team delivers professional services to clients in five core markets: architecture, land development, water resources, transportation, and energy.

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. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of public and private projects — residential, commercial, and industrial site development — 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
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and technical reports for site development
• 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
• 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 site 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 sectors
• Plus: PE licensure or active progress toward licensure

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.

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.