Description

Why start your career at WithersRavenel?

Growth. Community. Relationships. Sustainability. Ownership. Make a difference.

Bring your talent and collaborative spirit and come experience all of these while learning from experts in our field!

WR Engineers in Training/ Staff Professional II's are hands-on and immersive learning experiences. Everyone is asked to come equipped with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn from some of the best teammates in the industry. They are asked to share their career goals with their supervisor and their teammates so that we can create a specific, individualized learning plan for each experience.

We have Engineer in Training/ Staff Professional II positions available in the following departments:

Site Civil Land Development, Residential Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Stormwater, Utilities, and Geomatics. 

Positions are posted in our Cary, Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Greensboro locations.

Come GROW your career with us!

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with the review of data received from technical staff, analyze information, and determine compliance with standards and design concepts
• Assist with preliminary and completed layouts, design concepts, and detailed design drawings from technical notes, sketches, and/or other drawings, ensuring they meet our company and industry standards and codes
• Assist with the research of standards/codes as directed
• Under the direction of professional and technical staff, apply technical concepts and theoretical design information to real world situations
• Complete deliverables and project responsibilities per direction of technical staff
• Complete tasks as assigned by technical staff
• Organize project-related information per our Company policies and procedures
• Use various applications to generate drawings, reports, or other technical based deliverables based on specific project requirements
• Follow technical aspects and policies of the Department and Company
• Analyze technical problems related to a task with guidance
• Use current technology as much as practicable to design projects
• Participate in scheduled team meetings and as needed, project meetings

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or field of expertise or equivalent experience
• 0-4 years of related experience in field of specialty
• If applicable, successful completion of FE Exam or at least one section of the LARE exam
• Exposure to or experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil3D, Geopak, and/or graphic software experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Understand planning and/or design concepts and methods
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to take direction and learn software applications
• Energetic and flexible

Preferred:

• Internships in field of expertise

Working Conditions

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work and job site visits outdoors. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or carry and talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.