Professional – Utilities​/Water-Wastewater

Overview

Keck + Wood, Inc. is a growing, employee-owned consulting firm with four offices in Georgia and South Carolina, serving Community Development, Transportation and Utility clients across the southeast. Founded in 1954, the firm provides quality engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying through its 80+ full-time employees. Keck + Wood offers opportunities for individuals interested in Engineering, Landscape Architecture or Planning to join the team and contribute to client projects and community outcomes.

“Collaboration By Design” guides how Keck + Wood serves clients, improves communities, and supports employees. The firm highlights challenging and rewarding opportunities for new professionals.

• Entry Level Engineers build professional knowledge by developing technical deliverables, attending meetings, and visiting project sites under the supervision of a more senior engineer.
• Develop skills to prepare utility plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of engineering through projects and challenges.
• Develop exposure to best practice methods with calculations and other necessary skills.
• Build knowledge of the rules and regulations that apply to a variety of project types.
• Work with CAD, GIS, Office tools and specialty software.
• Visit work sites during design and construction phases to observe projects come to life.
• Learn about materials, means, and methods contractors use to build infrastructure we design.
• Enhance time management, organization, communication, and team-building skills.
• Develop writing and research skills through reports, permit applications, etc.
• Learn how to identify tasks needed to complete an assignment and how we collaborate with clients to improve communities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• Engineer-in-Training certification (or the ability to achieve in 6 months).
• Responsible, able to take directions, and capable of completing tasks or projects.
• Experience with MS Office, Google Docs, and AutoCAD is preferred.
• Motivated to learn, challenge yourself, and work with a team to achieve a common goal.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to thrive on a team.
• Ability to embody our brand by treating clients and employees with courtesy and respect.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional travel to project sites for data collection and construction review. Fieldwork may involve exposure to weather, traffic, loud noise, and extensive walking over uneven surfaces and terrains.

Keck & Wood offers competitive pay and benefits, including 401(k) contribution match, spot bonuses, performance-based incentive pay, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off for sick and vacation leave, and paid time off for eligible volunteer service.

Keck & Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at  or

Interested candidates are invited to visit the Careers section on the website or email  with their resume, area of interest, and preferred geographic location.