Early Career Engineer/Designer

WDP welcomes Early Career Engineers and Architects to join our dynamic teams of Special Consultants at offices in Manassas, Blacksburg, and Charlottesville, VA. We provide innovative design for new buildings and creative solutions for buildings and structures experiencing leakage, distress, or failures. From historic preservation to LEED design of new construction, you'll gain diverse career experience in evaluation and creative problem solving. Working as a part of the project team, you'll be introduced to the project management cycle from proposal writing to budgeting to site visits to compliance to final deliverables. You will receive mentorship from established industry leaders and will be provided the freedom and resources to advance your career. This entry level position is ideal for candidates with 0-4 years of experience. You must demonstrate strong ambition and dedication for a lasting career in the industry. You will work on a variety of projects: Preservation and sustainability Design for retrofits, renovation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of existing buildings Energy efficient design Forensic evaluation of structural and architectural concerns Thermal and moisture evaluation across building assemblies Structural analysis, modeling, and repair You'll develop general skills that will grow with you: Teamwork Technical Report Writing Communication Knowledge of standards and reference materials At WDP, we strive to create a work environment that fosters employee interaction and inclusiveness. From the founders of the company to senior leaders to project managers, we encourage an open-door policy where all staff can ask questions and have their voices heard. We encourage participation at all levels through our employee committees, which foster interactions between staff, encourage a healthy lifestyle, promote safety, create opportunities for professional growth, and support community service within our local communities. We have participated in blood drives, helped with Habitat for Humanity, sponsored families during the holiday season, and donated to local food banks. We host an annual company-wide Summer Picnic that is family friendly and a Winter Holiday Party for employees and their partners to mingle with coworkers from all of our offices and celebrate staff achievements from the year. We strongly believe that creating a work environment that is fun and enjoyable leads to better work-life balance and more satisfied clients. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled. Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) Company-paid life and disability insurance 3 weeks of paid time off and 7 paid holidays (at hire, this increases over time!) 401(k) plan with company match Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Company-paid participation in industry groups, memberships, and professional seminars. Requirements Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Previous experience working on active construction sites is preferred. Desire and ability to engage in field work and flexibility to work on diverse projects. Day travel and occasional overnight travel. U.S. Work Authorization. Valid License and acceptable driving history (past 3 years).

Created: 2024-11-02