Project Engineer, Water Resources

Thrasher Group, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Job summary

The Thrasher Group is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our Charleston, WV Water Resources team. You will apply your engineering knowledge to design residential and commercial water resource projects, working with a driven team in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of water/wastewater experience, a BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited), and proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and MS Office. EI/EIT is a plus; travel is periodic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
• EI/EIT certification desired but not required
• 3–5 years of related water/wastewater experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency required; AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Periodic day travel required

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel

EI/EIT certification

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

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.

Location: Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA

Job Id:471

# 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Civil Project Engineer to join our Charleston, WV 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: 3-5 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 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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