Staff Engineer - Roadway

**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. What does this mean for you? 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 seeking a motivated Transportation/Roadway Engineer I to join our Transportation Division in Charleston, WV. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop their skills on a wide variety of roadway and transportation projects for public and private clients. **YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES** - Develop knowledge of civil engineering design practices and an understanding of the WVDOH project development process - Perform essential roadway design functions including setting geometric alignments, hydrology and hydraulics for drainage design, 3D roadway modeling, pavement design, erosion control plans, maintenance of traffic, and right-of-way - Prepare project quantity calculations and construction cost estimates - Perform and check project design calculations under the direction of a senior engineer - Develop professionally through mentorship from experienced engineers **WHAT YOU'LL BRING** - BS or MS from an ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering - 0–5 years of experience in transportation or roadway engineering - Ability to obtain EIT certification required; PE licensure in WV strongly encouraged and supported - Knowledge of or exposure to WVDOH project development processes, AASHTO design guidance, CAD standards, and right-of-way deliverables - Proficiency or willingness to learn OpenRoads Designer; AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InRoads experience a plus - Ability to work independently or collaboratively - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Leadership and time management skills to keep projects on schedule and on budget - Effective meeting skills for both client and public meetings **WHY THRASHER** Thrasher provides an excellent benefit package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K matching, paid parental leave, paid-time off, tuition assistance and much more. An emphasis is placed on professional development which includes structured goal setting and specialized training opportunities. Professional development is monitored and recognized through bonuses and annual salary reviews. In promoting a family-oriented culture, we recognize the importance of work life balance and schedule flexibility. *Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.*