Project Engineer Assistant - Hickory

Description

The Wooten Company’s Hickory Office is seeking a team-focused, innovative Project Engineer Assistant
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The ideal candidate will have a civil or environmental engineering education and a strong interest in civil design projects, which may include water distribution systems, sewer collection systems, storm water systems, and / or other municipal engineering needs. You are a recent graduate of a civil, environment, or water resources engineering program and have already passed your Fundamentals of Engineering exam, or plan to do so in the very near future, or you are an Engineering Intern working on your path towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer.

You are seeking to kick start your engineering career with an exciting company that can provide a diverse array of project experience for you to dip your toes into.

Candidates can expect to work alongside a Project Engineer with projects involving primarily the public sectors. The person in this role can make a significant impact by supporting our clients as they carry out their mission and their business. Candidates can expect to be given the opportunity to develop solutions, using cutting edge technology along with existing infrastructure, and working within the financial boundaries of the client to create solutions which allow clients to provide essential services to their communities.

The Project Engineer Assistant can expect cross functional collaboration across all teams and specialties, providing an opportunity to interact with The Wooten Company colleagues in both North and South Carolina. For the right person with a desire to grow professionally, this role is a good opportunity for professional development and to contribute to the growing presence of Wooten in the North and South Carolina regions.

This regional office is in the lovely City of Hickory, NC, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Complete design work using AutoCAD / Civil 3D software.

Participate in occasional fieldwork to observe / sit in review meetings and complete site inspections.

Expect to have daily interaction and occasional travel with project managers, clients, and regulatory permitting agencies.

• B.S. Civil or Environmental Engineering from ABET accredited college or university
• EI Certification with ambition to obtain Professional Engineer license
• 0-3 years of industry relevant professional experience

• Strong verbal and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD / Civil 3D is a plus.
• Self-motivated, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local agency regulations is a plus.
• Possess a growth mindset, strong work ethic, pleasant attitude.

• Medical, dental, vision options to fit your needs - High-Deductible Health Plan and traditional PPO plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life insurance options.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability.
• Paid Holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

• Continuing Education / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Registration and Organization Reimbursement Program
• Summer Hours - flexible work schedules so you can enjoy the sunshine!
• Branded clothing reimbursement program
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Job Type: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

The Wooten Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.