Project Engineer, Land Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

The Thrasher Group in Canton, Ohio 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, applying design and analysis skills under senior engineers.

This hands-on role offers real project responsibility, growth opportunities, and a path toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire is required.
• Preferred: 1–5 years of relevant civil engineering experience (internship counts).
• Plus: PE licensure or active progress toward licensure.
• Plus: Knowledge of WV and Mid-Atlantic regulatory requirements for land development and energy 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 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 (E&S and stormwater).
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and surveyors across land development and energy projects.
• Contribute to proposals and scopes of work for land development and energy-sector clients.

Skills

EIT certification

AutoCAD Civil 3D / MicroStation

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

A great place to start a career or advance in your profession

The Thrasher Group is one of the fastest growing firms in the United States’ Mid-Atlantic Region. While continuing to expand in order to offer our clients a full-suite of development and infrastructure services, we are consistently looking for for smart, motivated people – at any stage in their careers – who are eager to collaborate with others and advance in their professions.

We are a multidisciplinary team of architecture, engineering, and survey professionals with the experience, integrity, and versatility to get the job done – and do it the right way.

Our mission is to improve the communities where we live and work. Our services go beyond engineering and architecture to make sure our clients and communities prosper. Our people are passionate about supporting the Appalachian region through their daily work as well as through contributions and volunteering with local nonprofits, programs, and initiatives.

Thrasher provides opportunities for careers within administration, engineering or architectural design, finance, human resources, IT, marketing communications, project management, and field services such as surveying, construction monitoring, and materials testing.

With excellent benefits and a work-hard, play-hard culture – Thrasher is a great place to start a career or advance in your profession.

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

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.

Thrasher provides architectural design, engineering consulting, and field services such as environmental, survey, materials testing, and construction management.

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