Project Engineer, Water Resources

The Thrasher Group; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Thrasher Group seeks a Civil Project Engineer for our Canonsburg, PA Water Resources team. You will apply your engineering knowledge to design residential and commercial water projects, collaborating with a driven team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) and 0–4 years of related experience; EI/EIT is a plus. Travel is periodic; software tools include AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering is required.
• EI/EIT certification desired but not required.
• 0–4 years of water/wastewater experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD/Civil 3D a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create technical drawings and plans for permitting and construction of water resource projects, including design, layout, grading, drainage, and erosion controls.
• Provide technical support during construction activities, including plan reviews.
• Prepare cost estimates for water resource projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Autocad

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Canonsburg, PENNSYLVANIA

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Civil Project Engineer to join our Canonsburg, PA Water Resources team. In this role, you will apply your engineering knowledge to help design residential and commercial water resources projects, working alongside a team of driven professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create technical drawings and plans for permitting and construction of water resource projects, including design, layout, grading, drainage, and erosion and sediment controls
• Provide technical support during construction activities, including reviewing plans
• Prepare cost estimates for water resource projects
• Develop engineering solutions for water resource challenges
• Collaborate with engineers to develop optimal designs for clients
• Coordinate with construction inspection personnel to ensure contracted work meets design intent
• Operate independently within a deadline-driven environment

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required

Certification: EI/EIT certification desired but not required

Experience: 0–4 years of related water/wastewater 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: 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, 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. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.