Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

Who are we looking for:

Provides specialty engineering work in one or more engineering areas. Supports Project Manager by managing assigned internal project tasks. Performs QA/QC functions to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of work products. Supports marketing efforts and development of proposals. Mentors are less experienced staff.

Location: Hybrid - St. Charles, MO

Travel: Yes, local up to 80%

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering work in a specialty area. 
• Carry out moderate to complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques and procedures. 
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable. 
• Assisted in the development of project-specific specifications, evaluated proposals, and issued requisitions in the area of specialty knowledge. 
• Implement vendor information in a specific discipline design document. 
• Perform QA/QC function as delegated by Employee/Project/Technical manager. 
• Delegate work to and provide mentoring for junior-level staff. 
• Develop and provide specialty area training to Engineers, Scientists, Geologists, Designers, and Drafters. 
• Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. 
• Provides technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed project plans. 
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of more junior engineer staff, estimates staffing needs, schedules and assigns work to meet completion date. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, or equivalent, plus appropriate continuing education. 
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in a specialty area and strong knowledge of codes associated with their particular discipline are required. 
• Motivated to excel in area of expertise. 
• Ability to work completely autonomously and utilize junior staff to complete assignments. 
• Member of a professional/technical society.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.

• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.

• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Woodard & Curran is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.