Staff Professional I – Site | Land Development

Keck & Wood Inc; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level civil engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers hands-on experience in community development, with opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals while working on real projects. You'll gain valuable exposure to engineering practices, enhance your communication and teamwork skills, and contribute to meaningful community improvements. The company fosters a supportive culture, balancing professional growth with personal well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow your career in civil engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) contribution match

Spot bonuses

Performance-based incentive pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer service leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college required.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience with MS Office or Google Docs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical deliverables and attend project meetings.
• Visit project sites for construction review and contract administration.
• Collaborate with clients to improve community infrastructure.

Skills

Civil Engineering

MS Office

Google Docs

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Staff Professional I – Community Development

Founded in 1954, Keck + Wood, Inc. is a growing and dynamic employee-owned consulting firm with four offices in Georgia and South Carolina. Our 70+ employees serve Community Development, Transportation and Utility clients across the southeast by providing quality engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying. Today, Keck & Wood offers great opportunities for individuals interested in Engineering, Landscape Architecture or Planning to join our team and make a difference.

“Collaboration By Design” is not just a tagline, it is the foundation of how Keck + Wood serves clients, improves communities, and strengthens its employees.

Challenging and rewarding opportunities are here….are you ready?

Entry level, unlicensed civil engineers build their professional knowledge through developing technical deliverables, attending meetings, and visiting project sites, as well as involvement with professional organizations. While working under the direct supervision of a more senior level engineer, you will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of engineering through projects and challenges.
• Get exposure to best practice methods with calculations and other necessary skills.
• Build your knowledge of the rules and regulations that apply to a variety of project types.
• Work with CAD, GIS, Office tools and specialty software.
• Visit work sites during design and construction phases – see projects come to life.
• See the materials, means, and methods contractors use to build infrastructure we design.
• Enhance your time management, organization, communication, and team building skills.
• Develop lifelong writing & research skills through reports, permit applications, etc.
• Learn how to identify tasks needed to complete an assignment.
• Understand how we collaborate with clients to improve the communities we serve.

As your experience and capabilities develop, our Pathways to Success provides opportunities to grow your skills, manage more complex tasks, enhance your client interaction skills, build your communication acumen, get more in-depth with the project life cycle (design, permitting, preparing construction documents, bidding, construction administration).

Our goal is to make you successful in work…and in life!

Keck & Wood provides a culture for you to thrive, instead of just collecting a paycheck. From team outings to company events, we provide opportunities for you to connect with others in the company on both a professional and personal level. Our flex schedule attitude helps you achieve a suitable work-life balance to grow your career, without having to give up your life to do it.

Supporting our competitive pay, our compensation packages can also include 401(k) contribution match, spot bonuses, performance-based incentive pay, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Benefits can provide peace of mind to focus on your career, so our packages typically include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off for sick & vacation leave, paid time off for eligible volunteer service, and more.

The right skills….for your success!

We’re looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Interest in obtaining EIT and PE licensure.
• Responsible, ability to take directions and complete tasks or projects.
• Experience with MS Office or Google Docs, or similar programs.
• A desire to learn, challenge yourself, and work with a group to achieve a common goal.
• Prior professional experience as a student intern is a plus, but not required.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills; ability to thrive on a team.
• Ability to embody our brand by treating clients and employees with courtesy and respect.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional travel to project sites for construction review and contract administration. Fieldwork involves exposure to weather, traffic, and loud noise and requires extensive walking over uneven surfaces and various terrains.

If you’re looking for a career opportunity that provides hands-on experience, and the chance to be part of a team who is passionate about improving our community and safeguarding our natural environment, we want to connect with you!

Looking to build your career…talk to us!

Keck & Wood, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information or any other classifications protected under federal, state or local law. We ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources, at 678-417-4000 or [e-mail].

With our steady growth and “Pathways to Success” advancement mindset, the right candidate has incredible career potential at Keck + Wood. If today is the day to give your career the boost it needs, please contact us!