Staff Professional I – Utilities / Water-Wastewater

Keck & Wood Inc; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Spot bonuses

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Keck & Wood Inc in Duluth, GA is seeking an entry-level engineer to join their team. This position offers the chance to develop utility plans and gain comprehensive engineering experience through site visits and project challenges. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, and must be motivated to learn. The position provides opportunities for growth along with competitive pay and a collaborative company culture. Benefits include 401(k) matching and comprehensive medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Ability to achieve Engineer-in-Training certification within 6 months.
• Responsible and capable of taking directions to complete assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop utility plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Gain exposure to engineering methods through site visits and challenges.
• Learn about collaboration with clients to enhance community projects.

Skills

Motivated to learn

Strong written & verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training certification

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

AutoCAD

Job description

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

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 along multiple career paths 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) and other advancement opportunities.

The right skills...for your success!

We’re looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other 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
• Motivated 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

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.

Keck & Wood prides itself on providing unsurpassed service and care as Trusted Advisors to clients, and the staff professional position is perfect for someone who wants to make a lasting difference through utility design projects.

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 career objectives 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.

Visit our website for a full list of compensation opportunities and benefit options to grow your career and build your life.

Looking to build your career...talk to us!

Visit our Careers section on the website, or contact us via email at [e-mail].
Include your resume, area of interest, and preferred geographic location.

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!

Founded in 1954, Keck + Wood, Inc. is a growing and dynamic employee-owned consulting firm with four offices in Georgia and South Carolina. Our 60+ employees serve Community Development, Transportation and Utility clients across the Southeast by providing quality engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying.

Keck & Wood offers great opportunities for individuals interested in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Company Administrative Services to join our team during a summer internship or co-op program to gain professional experience.

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