Highlights

WHAT YOU'LL BRING Education: BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; other engineering degrees considered based on relevant experience Experience: 5–15 years of experience preferred; demonstrated experience with energy infrastructure or utility-scale civil site development strongly preferred Licensure: PE certification required Energy expertise: Familiarity with energy development permitting, interconnection requirements, or construction administration for energy projects a plus Skills: Strong project management, communication, and client relationship skills 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. ROLE OVERVIEW As our energy practice expands rapidly across the region, we are seeking a Project Manager with a strong civil site development background to lead energy infrastructure projects while also supporting our established Land Development team.

Description

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 stepping stone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As our energy practice expands rapidly across the region, we are seeking a Project Manager with a strong civil site development background to lead energy infrastructure projects while also supporting our established Land Development team. This role sits at the intersection of two growing practice areas: utility-scale energy development — solar, storage, substations, and utility corridors — and a broad portfolio of commercial, residential, industrial, and recreational land development work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead civil site design for utility-scale energy projects including solar farms, substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and utility corridors
Oversee preparation of permitting and construction plans for energy and land development projects, including design, layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, access roads, and E&S controls
Perform or review calculations for design, grade lines, alignments, and drainage
Coordinate with energy developers, utilities, agencies, and equipment vendors throughout the project life cycle
Manage permitting efforts across federal, state, and local regulatory bodies for energy and land development projects
Prepare detailed project cost estimates
Assist clients with bidding and construction administration
Coordinate with construction inspection personnel and review daily field reports to ensure contracted work meets design intent
Manage all aspects of project delivery including client communication, financial management, and internal and external team coordination
Mentor and develop junior staff
Participate in business development including client meetings, proposals, RFQ submissions, and strategic planning with division leadership and marketing staff

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Education: BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; other engineering degrees considered based on relevant experience

Experience: 5–15 years of experience preferred; demonstrated experience with energy infrastructure or utility-scale civil site development strongly preferred

Licensure: PE certification required

Energy expertise: Familiarity with energy development permitting, interconnection requirements, or construction administration for energy projects a plus

Skills: Strong project management, communication, and client relationship skills

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, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture that's been building communities across the Mid-Atlantic for over 40 years.

The Thrasher Group conducts pre-employment drug screens and background checks on all applicants who accept offers of employment. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.

About Company

Thrasher offers an excellent benefit package which includes paid time off, 401(k), professional development, tuition, assistance, health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance. The Thrasher Group conducts drug screening and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Authorization to work in the United States is precondition of employment. The Thrasher Group has had a history of excellence for over 34 years. Ranked in the Top 500 Design Firms by the Engineering News Record, we are an innovative multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, environmental, survey and construction services firm that delivers successful projects to both public and private clientele. Our dedication to creative design solutions, well-managed projects and exceptional customer service has made Thrasher one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the mid-Atlantic region. “EEO/AA/E-Verify”

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