Staff Professional I – Utilities | Natural Gas

Keck & Wood Inc; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution match

Spot bonuses

Performance-based incentive pay

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off for sick & vacation

Paid time off for eligible volunteer service

Job summary

Keck & Wood Inc is seeking entry-level engineers in Duluth, Georgia. Candidates will develop technical skills under senior supervision, preparing utility plans and specifications while gaining on-site experience. An accredited Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required along with the ability to achieve Engineer-in-Training certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree required.
• Ability to achieve Engineer-in-Training certification within 6 months.
• Experience with MS Office, Google Docs, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to prepare utility plans and specifications.
• Gain understanding of engineering through varied projects.
• Learn about project types and applicable regulations.
• Work with CAD, GIS, Office tools, and specialty software.
• Visit project sites for data collection and construction review.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication skills

Experience with MS Office

Experience with Google Docs

Experience with AutoCAD

Responsible and ability to take directions

Desire to learn and work in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Entry level 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:

• Develop skills to prepare utility plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of engineering through projects and challenges
• Gain 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
• Learn about the materials, means, and methods contractors use to build infrastructure we design
• Enhance your time management, organizational, 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).

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

Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree from an accredited college or university
• Engineer-in-Training certification (or the ability to achieve in 6 months)
• Responsible, ability to take directions, and complete tasks or projects
• Experience with MS Office, Google Docs, and AutoCAD is preferred.
• A desire to learn, challenge yourself, and work with a group to achieve a common goal
• 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

Benefits

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.

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].