Become part of our team in a place where you can be significant!

WDP is a forensic engineering consulting firm with an extensive portfolio across the nation with projects ranging from historic preservation to new construction.

Enjoy a work environment where you will be mentored by established industry leaders and provided the flexibility and resources to advance your career at a firm that is committed to your growth and development to become an expert in the industry.

WDP provides an opportunity to work on a range of projects in a variety of different roles. Some of the things you will be doing include:

• Preservation and sustainability of historic buildings.
• Design for retrofits, renovation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
• Work to make buildings more energy efficient.
• Forensic evaluation of structural and architectural problems.
• Cutting-edge modeling and laboratory evaluation of thermal and moisture movements across building assemblies.
• Structural analysis, modeling, and repair.

Work Environment:

At WDP, we strive to create a work environment that fosters employee interaction and inclusiveness.

From the founders of the company to senior leaders to project managers, we encourage an open-door policy where all staff can ask questions and have their voices heard.

Regular check-ins with senior staff guide you through your first few months as you adjust to your new role.

We encourage participation at all levels through our employee committees, which foster interactions between staff, encourage a healthy lifestyle, promote safety, create opportunities for professional growth, and support community service within our local communities.

We have participated in blood drives, helped with Habitat for Humanity, sponsored families during the holiday season, and donated to local food banks.

We host an annual company-wide Summer Picnic that is family friendly and a Winter Holiday Party for employees and their partners to mingle with coworkers from all of our offices and celebrate staff achievements from the year.

We strongly believe that creating a work environment that is fun and enjoyable leads to better work-life balance and more satisfied clients.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-paid participation in industry groups, memberships, and professional seminars.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 3 weeks of paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Office Location – Charlottesville:

Nestled in the Blueridge Mountains of Virginia, Charlottesville was ranked the 5th best place to live by Livability in 2021 for its mix of diversity, events, culinary variety, metropolitan feel, open spaces, and availability of outdoor activities. The area boasts multiple concert venues and a historic theater that is still in operation. The downtown walking mall in the heart of the city is infused with local restaurants and is where Dave Matthews honed his craft early in his career.

Home to the Monticello/UVA UNESCO world cultural heritage site (one of only ten in the U.S.), the area has a deep and unique architectural heritage. The home of presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, the area is steeped in history.

Charlottesville is dedicated to creating a more sustainable future with a focus on local businesses, farmers markets, and creating walkable and bikeable spaces. With an extensive list of parks, trails, cycling routes, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and other outdoor activities, the Charlottesville area provides unending opportunities for adventure.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architecture (Master’s and PhD applicants are preferred)
• 0-3 years experience in the engineering or architecture industry
• The desire to engage in hands-on field investigations and at job-sites
• Flexibility to work on a diverse array of projects
• The desire to advance your career with WDP, a nationally known, employee owned company