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Engineer I-Civil Practice

THREE NOTCH GROUP INC

Asheville, NC 28801 • 10/1/2026

Construction , Engineering , Professional , Skilled & Trades

Job Description

Job Description

ENGINEER I - CIVIL PRACTICE

Three Notch Group

Charlotte, NC | Asheville, NC

Company Overview

Three Notch Group is a Top 400 ENR design firm with over 80 years of experience, dedicated to delivering a wide range of services, including Field and Lab Services, UST, Environmental, Utility, Transportation, Geotechnical & Construction Engineering, and Civil/Site Development. We foster a collaborative environment where team members can build lasting friendships, support one another, and guide our clients in shaping their futures. With offices across the Southeast, including seven in Alabama, two in North Carolina, one in Florida, one in Georgia, and one in Tennessee, we offer an exceptional opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to make a difference and advance your career, join us at Three Notch and be part of a team that truly values your contributions!

Position Overview

Three Notch Group is seeking an Engineer I to support our Civil Practice in delivering accurate, high-quality engineering and design documents that are constructable and aligned with each project’s requirements and critical success factors. Working under the close and immediate supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, this entry-level role will assist with design computations, plans, reports, specifications, permit documents, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates for a variety of civil engineering projects.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-oriented civil engineering professional who communicates effectively, approaches problems thoughtfully, and is eager to build technical proficiency and increasing independence while serving clients and supporting project teams.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Assist with client communication related to assigned projects and attend client or public meetings, including occasional evening meetings.
  • Use computer-aided engineering and design software to prepare engineering plans, design documents, computations, reports, and quantity estimates.
  • Assist with the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, construction documents, studies, permits, and designs for civil engineering projects.
  • Perform work under the close and immediate supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer, developing increasing technical proficiency and independence.
  • Review construction sites to monitor progress and perform other duties required by the contract documents.
  • Apply project and practice quality-control requirements and take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of assigned work.
  • Define problems, collect and evaluate data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret engineering and construction documents, technical procedures, professional publications, and governmental regulations.
  • Assist with the development of construction cost estimates and support project deliverables within established schedules, direct-labor budgets, and expense budgets.
  • Communicate proactively with the Project Manager or Practice Leader regarding assignment requirements, schedule milestones, budgets, and project status.
  • Manage time efficiently to complete quality work within project schedules and budgets.
  • Participate in assigned professional development, technical training, certifications, and professional activities, and actively pursue Professional Engineer licensure.
  • Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.
What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means consistently producing accurate, constructable, and well-coordinated engineering deliverables while meeting assigned quality, schedule, and budget expectations. The Engineer I will communicate effectively with project leaders, clients, and team members; apply sound technical judgment; and demonstrate accountability for assigned work.

The successful Engineer I will steadily expand proficiency with civil engineering principles, design software, construction documents, and project delivery processes. They will actively pursue professional development and Engineer-in-Training and Professional Engineer licensure while contributing positively to client relationships, teamwork, and the continued growth of the Civil Practice.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Zero to two years of related civil engineering experience.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registration preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and financial functions to practical situations.
  • Basic proficiency with computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or OpenRoads preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to interpret engineering and construction documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods; see, hear, talk, stand, stoop, bend, walk, read, write, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds or more and work extended hours when needed.
  • Ability to work primarily in an office environment and occasionally at construction sites or in outdoor weather conditions where noise levels may be loud.
Ready to Make an Impact?

If you enjoy bringing people and ideas together, turning complex information into a compelling story, and being part of a team that takes pride in winning work the right way, we would love to hear from you.

At Three Notch Group, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines, contribute to meaningful pursuits, and help shape how we tell our story and connect with the clients and communities we serve.

Bring your creativity, organization, and drive to a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us pursue what’s next at Three Notch Group.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
  • Opportunities for advancement and technical training
  • Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match

“For more than 80 years, Three Notch Group has been helping clients, communities, and employees build their future. As we continue to grow throughout the Southeast, we're looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, grow their careers, and make a lasting impact. We'd love for you to be part of our story.”

– Matt Hames, President & CEO

Three Notch Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Three Notch Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.