Civil Engineer PE

Civil Engineer, PE

Locations: Princeton, WV or Charleston, WV

Firm: Thompson & Litton

Design Infrastructure That Matters. Build Your Career as an Employee-Owner.

Thompson & Litton is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer, PE to join our team in Princeton or Charleston, West Virginia.

For 68 years, Thompson & Litton has delivered innovative engineering, architecture, surveying, and planning solutions throughout West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee. Today, we're proud to serve our clients from nine offices across three states, offering the stability of an established firm with the collaborative culture of an employee-owned company.

As a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, your work doesn't just strengthen communities—it helps build your financial future. Here, you'll have the opportunity to lead projects from concept through construction, collaborate directly with clients, and grow your career in an environment that values teamwork, innovation, and long‑term success.

At Thompson & Litton, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to collaboration, technical excellence, and delivering exceptional service to our clients and communities.

You’ll enjoy a career where you can make a visible impact while continuing to grow professionally.

• Project Autonomy: Lead projects from planning and design through construction with the autonomy to make technical decisions and build lasting client relationships.
• Relationship Building: Build lasting relationships with clients and community partners.
• Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and help shape the next generation of professionals.
• Employee Ownership: Share in the firm's long‑term success through our company‑funded ESOP.
• Stability: Join a stable, growing company with 68 years of engineering excellence and nine offices across three states.
• Career Growth: Pursue clear advancement pathways into technical leadership or project management.

Our Princeton and Charleston offices offer the opportunity to build a rewarding engineering career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

• Affordable Living: Benefit from highly affordable housing and an exceptionally low cost of living.
• Convenience: Enjoy short, stress‑free daily commutes.
• Outdoor Adventure: Live with easy access to New River Gorge National Park, hiking, fishing, skiing, mountain biking, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities.
• Community: Experience welcoming communities and an outstanding work‑life balance.

Our team partners with municipalities, public agencies, and private clients to deliver essential infrastructure that supports growing communities throughout the region.

In this role, you'll manage projects from concept through construction while designing infrastructure that serves communities throughout the region. Your responsibilities will include:

• Water & Wastewater: Design water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, pump stations, and water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.
• Site & Municipal: Lead municipal infrastructure, utility, and site development projects.
• Stormwater Management: Prepare grading plans, stormwater management designs, and hydraulic and hydrologic analyses.
• Documentation: Develop engineering reports, specifications, technical proposals, and construction cost estimates.
• Coordination: Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, including the WVDEP.
• Mentorship: Mentor Engineers‑in‑Training (EITs) and design technicians while supporting project quality and successful delivery.

We're looking for a collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and building lasting client relationships.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in West Virginia, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity immediately upon hire.
• Experience: Four or more years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Communication: Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Work Authorization: …