Project Engineer, Water Resources
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.
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 with experience and enthusiasm to join our Canton, OH Water Resource team. As a member of the team, you will use your engineering knowledge to help design residential and commercial water resources projects. You will work on a variety of projects and collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals. If you are someone that thrives in a fast-paced work environment and looks at tasks with a “can-do” attitude, then check out the job duties below.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create technical drawing and plans for permitting and construction of water resource projects which include design, layout, grading, drainage and erosion and sediment controls.
- Provide technical support during construction activities, including reviewing plans.
- Prepare cost estimates for all water resource projects.
- Develop Engineering Solutions for water resource projects
- Complete Environmental Permits
- Collaborate with engineers to design optimal plans for clients.
- Work with construction inspection personnel, as required, to ensure that contracted work accomplishes the intent of the design.
- Operate independently within a deadline driven industry.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.
Experience: 3–5 years of industry experience
Software: Microsoft Office, AutoCad, Civil 3D is a plus.
Skills: Strong time management and communication skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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.