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Project Manager, Water Resources

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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 Water Resources Engineer to work in a project manager capacity out of our Charleston, WV office. Our engineers have the opportunity to design projects in cities and municipalities where their work makes a real and lasting impact.


 


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Evaluate existing service area utility assets and develop recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement

  • Support the design of water line and sanitary sewer line rehabilitation and replacement projects

  • Monitor construction phase performance and adherence to plans and specifications; assist with submittals, RFIs, correspondence, and change orders

  • Coordinate environmental studies, permitting, alternative analyses, and other technical deliverables

  • Identify future project opportunities and emerging client needs

  • Ensure clear project communication between team members and clients

  • Deliver formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public, and regulatory agencies

  • Attend networking events, trade shows, and technical conferences for business development

  • Build and maintain client relationships through strong project delivery

  • Incorporate engineering considerations into water and wastewater system designs, including pump selection, valve sizing, and mechanical equipment layout

  • Support troubleshooting and performance evaluation of mechanical systems during construction and commissioning



 


WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education: BS in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline

Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) certification highly desired; ability to obtain PE considered

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience

Communication: Exceptional presentation and written communication skills

Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage projects and guide teams

Work style: Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

Travel: Periodic travel to project sites required


 




 



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.


 




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