Project Engineer, Land Development

The Thrasher Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending and dependent care

Health Savings Account with company

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Gym and club memberships

Flex Fridays

Job summary

The Thrasher Group is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Civil Engineering team in Canton, Ohio, focusing on land development and energy-sector infrastructure. This hands-on role offers real project responsibility and growth through mentorship from senior engineers.

You will design, analyze, and report on site development projects, support permitting, coordinate with subconsultants, and help prepare proposals for residential, commercial, and industrial sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 1–5 years of relevant civil engineering experience (internship counts).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar design software.
• Experience with land development, site civil design, or energy-sector infrastructure (electric, fiber, or oil & gas).
• PE licensure or active progress toward licensure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Site development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Position: Project Engineer, Land Development

Location: Canton, OHIO

Job Id:473

# of Openings:1

ABOUT THRASHER

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

• Health insurance
• flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• a Health Savings Account with company contributions
• company-paid short- and long-term disability
• $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company
• supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind
• traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses
• paid time off, paid parental leave
• support for continuing education and professional registrations
• assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees
• 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.