Project Engineer

The Thrasher Group • Canton, OH

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About The Position

The Thrasher Group is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join their Civil Engineering team, focusing on land development and energy-sector infrastructure. This role involves contributing to a variety of public and private projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial site development, as well as electric, fiber, and oil & gas infrastructure. The position offers opportunities to grow technical skills under the guidance of experienced senior engineers, providing hands-on experience with real project responsibility and a clear path for professional development. Thrasher has been improving communities since 1983 and is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, with a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. They are known for building a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes, offering real opportunities to be part of vital projects and develop a career that grows with the employee.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 1–5 years of relevant civil engineering experience (internship experience counts)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar design software
• Experience with land development, site civil design, or energy-sector infrastructure (electric, fiber, or oil & gas)
• PE licensure or active progress toward licensure
• Knowledge of WV and Mid-Atlantic regulatory requirements for land development and energy projects

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, analysis, and calculations for land development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout.
• Support design and coordination for energy-sector infrastructure projects, including electric, fiber, and oil & gas site civil work.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and technical reports for site development and energy clients.
• Assist with project management tasks including schedule tracking, client communications, and coordination with subconsultants and contractors.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction observation as needed.
• Support permitting and regulatory submissions with state and federal agencies, including E&S and stormwater approvals.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, architects, and surveyors across land development and energy projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals and scopes of work for land development and energy-sector clients.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid $100,000 life insurance policy
• Supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Support for continuing education and professional registrations
• Assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym, and race entry fees
• Schedule flexibility
• Family-oriented culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level