Entry Level Civil Engineer

Wood•Abingdon, VA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our dynamic team in Abingdon, VA supporting projects and marketing new clients in our construction engineering inspection services group.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
0-2 year of related experience
Self-starter with strong oral and written communications skills
Detail oriented, proactive individual who takes ownership of a project
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software to include: Outlook (arrange meetings, manage contacts) MS Word (mail merge, use of styles) Excel (use of basic formulas, graphs) PowerPoint (animation) Project (layout basic schedule)
Web enabled databases
Ability to operate basic office equipment
Availability to work outside normal business hours as required
Knowledge of company policies, practices, organizational structure and office procedures
Must be able to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced, challenging, team environment
Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

Engineer In Training Certificate
Assumes responsibility for the performance and actions of the consultant's inspection staff
Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Possess even temperament and sound engineering judgment
Preferred experience with basic data entry or data management systems
Working knowledge with construction/engineering industry strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Some aspects of project management for projects of broad scope and impact, including compliance with company policies, definition of scope of work, establishment of budgets and schedules, control of project costs, compliance with schedule, timely payment for the work, and assurance of overall client satisfaction
Engineering calculations
Ensures project quality control activities are in place and adhered to
Develops proposals reports in accordance with company policy
Provides leadership to project field team; maintains a positive environment and high morale
Acts as primary interface with clients for assigned projects; communicates with clients on an ongoing basis; responds effectively to meets clients' needs
Reports, managing a document control system, tallying monthly project data, aiding accounting with creation of invoices, aiding Project Managers with putting together proposals and reports requiring advance MS Word proficiency
Track and calculate various project financial statistics
Process project documentation/records
Track project deliverables and timeliness