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# Engineering Support Specialist II at Woolpert

- **Company:** Woolpert
- **Location:** Columbus, OH / -, United States
- **Compensation:** $25–$37/hr
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/woolpert/jobs/4405353009

## Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

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[®](https://woolpert.com/about-us/culture/), 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](https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf) and [EEO is the Law Poster Supplement](https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf).

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

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

## About Woolpert

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Woolpert is a rapidly growing, technology-forward firm delivering end-to-end architecture, engineering, and geospatial solutions globally to improve critical infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee-Owned)
- **Headquarters**: Dayton, Ohio, USA
- **Founded**: 1911
- **Founders**: Information not publicly available (founded as an engineering and surveying firm in Dayton, Ohio)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial (GIS), Data & Technology.
- **Target customers**: Primarily B2B and B2G, serving public-sector (federal, state, local) and private-sector clients in industries including Aviation, Defense, Maritime, Data Centers & Advanced Manufacturing, Water & Energy, Surface Transportation, and Corporate/Institutional.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To help our employees, clients, and world progress — to move forward through forward thinking." [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)

## Products & Services
Woolpert offers integrated, end-to-end services across five core solution areas:
- **[Architecture](https://woolpert.com/)**: Design services for industrial, logistics, corporate, and institutional facilities.
- **[Engineering](https://woolpert.com/)**: Planning, design, and project management for transportation, water, energy, and advanced manufacturing projects.
- **[Geospatial](https://woolpert.com/)**: Comprehensive geospatial services including aerial survey (via subsidiary Bluesky International), mobile mapping, 3D digital twin development, seafloor mapping, and GIS implementation. A Premier Google Partner and Esri Gold Partner.
- **[Data and Technology](https://woolpert.com/)**: Data management, cloud solutions, machine learning systems for flood prediction, and asset lifecycle management (partnering with Trimble).
- **[Planning and Consulting](https://woolpert.com/)**: Strategic planning and consulting services for large-scale infrastructure and development projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 3,000 employees worldwide across 75+ locations. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is employee-owned and has not disclosed traditional VC investors. Key technology partners include Google (Premier Partner), Esri (Gold Partner), and Trimble.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Certified as a **Great Place to Work** for 9 consecutive years. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Ranked #7 on Zweig Group's "Hot Firms" list; #15 on ENR's Top 500 Design Firms; #11 on BD+C's Top 50 Engineering/Architecture firms. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Named in GeoAwesomeness' top 100 global geospatial companies. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Aggressive acquisition strategy: has integrated 7+ companies since 2019, including **Murphy Geospatial** (400-person firm, Ireland, 2024), **Bluesky International** (UK aerial survey leader, 2025), **UMC Architects** (UK-based, 2025), and **Dawood Engineering** (150-person, US, 2026). [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Service Model**: A rare in-house fusion of architecture, engineering, and advanced geospatial/data capabilities, allowing them to own the full project lifecycle from survey to design to management.
- **Industry-Leading Partnerships**: As a Google Premier Partner and Esri Gold Partner, Woolpert has deep ties to the dominant platforms in geospatial technology, granting them access to early features and high-level support.
- **Century-Long Track Record**: Founded in 1911, the company has over 100 years of history, deep client relationships, and a proven ability to adapt and grow.
- **Employee Ownership**: Being 100% employee-owned (through the Principal Program) aligns employee incentives with long-term company success.

## Strategic Focus
Woolpert’s growth strategy centers on organic expansion and strategic acquisitions of "industry-leading companies that share [their] culture." Their current focus is on:
- Expanding their global footprint and service capabilities (evidenced by recent acquisitions in the UK, Ireland, and Europe).
- Deepening their technology and data analytics prowess, particularly in machine learning and digital twins.
- Serving high-growth sectors like data centers, advanced manufacturing, and national defense.

## Why Work Here
Based on Woolpert’s own culture survey and benefits page:
- **Culture**: 92% of employees feel they can take time off when needed; 90% feel welcomed; 87% are proud to tell others they work here. The culture is described as High Performing, Focused, Industry Leading, Supportive, Progressive, and Balanced. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)
- **Work Model**: "Freedom to Work Program" – offers flexibility to work in one of 75+ offices, at home, or on the go. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Unique Ownership**: The **Principal Program** allows every employee (not just executives) to become a principal and own shares in the company. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Meaningful Work**: Opportunities include aerially mapping the seafloor, designing data centers, planning military installations, and building ML systems for flood prediction. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Perks**: Competitive pay, flexible vacation, quality healthcare, health & wellness coaching, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance programs, technology stipends, 401k employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [Woolpert Homepage](https://woolpert.com/)
2. [Woolpert About Page](https://woolpert.com/about/)
3. [Woolpert Careers Page](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
4. [Woolpert Culture Page](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)

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