Engineering Support Specialist II

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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to join our dynamic Energy Civil Engineering Site Development Team.

This position is responsible for supporting engineers by researching, compiling, and editing site-specific information, project and meeting documentation, permitting packages, and technical reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a genuine interest in civil engineering, construction, or related technical industries.

Please note: Woolpert is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must currently possess authorization to work in the country where the position is located.

What You Will Do

• Work as part of Woolpert's industry-leading Energy Engineering team.
• Assist engineers in researching, compiling, and editing:
  • Site-specific information
  • Project and meeting notes
  • Permitting packages
  • Technical reports and deliverables
• Support the preparation of proposals and change orders by:
  • Compiling information provided by project leads
  • Editing documents for clarity, consistency, and accuracy
• Enter project-specific information and labor projections into Microsoft 365 applications.
• Generate reports and spreadsheets, update labor hour information, and assist with uploading data into accounting and project management systems.
• Audit project documents, file structures, and project records to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Work closely with engineering staff to identify and correct documentation and process issues.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, provide recommendations, and proactively solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate across teams to support project management activities, program-wide systems, client deliverables, and continuous process improvements.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and evolution of the Energy Site Development team.

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Interest in civil engineering, earth sciences, construction, or related industries.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers and technical professionals to gather and organize information.
• Familiarity with basic business and project management concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting engineering, construction, environmental, energy, or technical consulting projects.
• Experience working with project documentation, permitting packages, technical reports, or project controls.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with project accounting, labor forecasting, or project management systems.

Working Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
• Opportunity to work directly alongside engineers and project professionals supporting critical energy infrastructure and site development projects.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$24.57—$36.88 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

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