Project Associate Jobs in Charleston, WV (NOW HIRING)

Job Description: About the Position The Associate is a developing mid-level consultant responsible for owning discipline-specific deliverables, coordinating with clients and design partners, owning and delivering small projects, and supporting the delivery of larger projects under the mentorship of a more senior engineer. In this position, you shift from primarily production-focused work to applying judgment, managing defined scope, and ensuring your work aligns with TEECOM’s standards and documentation practices. You’ll work with your Mentor, senior engineers, and Project Leads to develop accurate, coordinated designs while building independence through strong documentation habits and consistent follow-through. You’ll design systems, prepare drawings, specifications, and calculations, and produce coordinated deliverables—either independently or with the production team. Externally, you’ll begin developing client relationships—building trust through clear communication, reliable follow-through, and thoughtful coordination. You’ll participate in project meetings, programming sessions, coordination discussions, and construction support, helping maintain alignment with clients, contractors, manufacturers, and design partners. Internally, you’ll contribute discipline scope input for pursuits, prepare early fee assumptions, and assist with proposal coordination. You’ll strengthen team practices by improving documentation, developing tools, and sharing lessons learned, while progressing through training journeys and structured mentorship. This position reflects growing capability, emerging leadership behaviors, and increased accountability for delivering disciplined, well-documented, and coordinated work.Discipline Ownership, Client Coordination, and Project LeadershipAs an Associate, your impact comes from owning discipline-specific work, leading small projects, contributing to larger projects, and building confidence with both internal teams and clients. You contribute in three key ways: Lead and Support Project Execution With Growing JudgmentYou strengthen project delivery by taking ownership of discipline-specific outputs and ensuring they are accurate, coordinated, and aligned with expectations.You improve design clarity and coordination by applying developing engineering judgment to resolve issues, validate assumptions, and make informed decisions with increasing independence.You accelerate your growth through mentorship—actively integrating feedback and building the capability needed to take on larger scopes and more complex responsibilities. Build Team Collaboration and Client ConfidenceYou strengthen client trust by showing up prepared, responsive, and reliable in meetings and coordination discussions.You maintain alignment across disciplines by communicating clearly, closing loops proactively, and ensuring decisions and next steps are understood.You enhance team performance by sharing insights, asking questions, and helping Designers develop stronger documentation and modeling habits. Improve the TEECOM SystemYou reinforce firmwide consistency by maintaining clear, organized documentation that teams can rely on.You improve project efficiency by identifying coordination or workflow gaps and offering practical suggestions that reduce ambiguity and rework.You strengthen discipline processes by documenting client nuances, refining notes, and sharing lessons learned that drive continuous improvement.What Success in this Position Looks LikeYou deliver accurate, well-coordinated discipline designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations with consistent follow-through.You complete discipline tasks for projects independently—confirming assumptions, validating decisions, and asking clarifying questions when needed.You support Project Leads and senior engineers by preparing coordinated layouts, documentation, research, product evaluations, and early design narratives that strengthen project direction.You manage your workload effectively by prioritizing tasks, communicating risks early, and meeting deadlines across multiple projects.You apply TEECOM standards and documentation practices reliably and contribute improvements by sharing observations, raising questions, or offering documented feedback.You participate actively in client meetings and coordination sessions and produce clear notes that maintain alignment and capture decisions accurately.You collaborate with engineers and design partners to identify coordination issues, document impacts, and support resolution across disciplines.You maintain organized, up-to-date documentation in GitHub, Design Decision Logs, Asana, and Callback One and contribute updates that enhance clarity or workflow.You complete daily time and expense entries accurately and uphold disciplined habits that support predictable project delivery.You model TEECOM’s Core Values—Care, Trust, and Value—through clear communication, accountability, and dependable project execution.Responsibilities and ExpectationsThese responsibilities and expectations represent what is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Annual and QuarterlyParticipate in performance assessments and demonstrate measurable growth in technical capability, coordination awareness, and documentation impact.Deepen discipline expertise through training journeys while supporting collaboration with Designers and project teams.Improve TEECOM’s system through documentation updates, workflow improvements, and targeted Pull Requests.Share feedback on standards, tools, and workflows to support continuous improvement.Support design reviews by preparing coordinated layouts, calculations, and documentation. Monthly and BiweeklyCollaborate with your Mentor, Project Leads, and senior engineers to review progress, confirm priorities, and strengthen decision-making through clear communication and follow-through.Maintain organized, accurate documentation that reflects design intent, coordination decisions, and evolving project requirements.Support coordination and delivery planning by maintaining visibility into assigned tasks and upcoming milestones.Maintain alignment with discipline standards, workflows, and project expectations through participation in discipline meetings and reviews.Contribute to documentation updates, workflow improvements, and shared standards that enhance team consistency and efficiency.Maintain accurate and timely time and expense entries to support delivery accountability. Weekly and DailyDeliver coordinated discipline designs including layouts, documentation, calculations, and technical inputs aligned with engineering direction and project requirements.Communicate proactively with project teams to identify risks, clarify scope, and maintain cross-discipline alignment.Maintain accurate task visibility and project documentation including the Design Decision Log (DDL), Asana, and related tools to support delivery momentum and team alignment.- Participate in project and coordination meetings, documenting decisions and reinforcing clarity around next steps and responsibilities.Execute design and documentation tasks with increasing independence while maintaining alignment with project priorities and discipline standards.Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve documentation or coordination issues and support efficient delivery workflows.Join daily huddles to maintain alignment on priorities, risks, and coordination needs. As NeededSupport programming sessions, site walks, surveys, and construction-phase coordination, documenting key findings and impacts clearly.Contribute to pursuits by preparing discipline inputs, assumptions, and coordination materials that support proposal development.Provide production support during high-volume periods or complex project phases while reinforcing documentation and coordination standards.Supervisory / Mentorship / Training ResponsibilitiesSupervisory: None. Associates focus on delivering discipline-specific work, supporting coordination, and maintaining clear documentation while aligning with guidance from Project Leads, Group Leads, and senior engineers.Mentorship: Provide informal, day-to-day support to Designers and early-career team members by clarifying markups, answering basic discipline questions, and reinforcing documentation expectations. Continue to grow through guidance from your Mentor, senior engineers, and Discipline Leads.Training: Actively participate in structured training journeys, mentorship, and hands-on learning to strengthen discipline fundamentals.Experience and QualificationsEducation: BS in Engineering (Electrical preferred), Architecture, or a related field; or equivalent technical or field experience.Experience: 5+ years of experience in the AEC industry with strong proficiency in Revit, coordinated modeling, and construction documentation across multiple projects, including exposure to coordination processes or field related activities.Preferred: Experience delivering technology system designs (Telecom/ICT, Audiovisual, Security, Acoustics, Network, Wi-Fi, and other technology disciplines) and supporting engineering tasks such as calculations, device layouts, and specification development.Experience leading BIM coordination efforts, including clash detection, model review, and cross-discipline resolution.Ability to maintain model health at a senior production level, including workset management, view template application, warning resolution, and model cleanup.Ability to manage and maintain coordinated models, produce accurate drawings with minimal oversight, and resolve production issues independently.Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage workloads across several projects, lead coordination efforts, and support engineers and project leads.Solid technical understanding of technology systems and engineering principles; ability to perform calculations, conduct product research, and contribute to design development with limited guidance.Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit; familiarity with Navisworks, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Studio, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Asana, and GitHub. Industry certifications preferred but not required:EIT — plusCDT — plusCTS (AV) — plusRCDD (Telecom) — plusPSP/CPP (Security) — plusPE — plusPhysical DemandsThese physical demands represent what is required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.Prolonged desk work using a computer, keyboard, mouse, and telephone.Regular reading, writing, and communication in virtual and in-person settings.Occasional travel to client sites for meetings, surveys, or inspections.Site walks may require standing or walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and navigating construction or utility areas.Field activities may involve bending, kneeling, or maneuvering in confined spaces.May occasionally lift or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.Work EnvironmentThese work environment characteristics represent the conditions encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.Approximately 75% of work is performed in a remote or office environment using standard office equipment.Approximately 25% occurs at client sites, including construction environments and existing facilities.Construction sites may include exposure to elevated noise levels, dust, uneven or unfinished walking surfaces, variable lighting conditions, and active construction operations.Utility rooms and similar spaces may have restricted access or may not fully comply with ADA accessibility standards. When access limitations exist, TEECOM will support coordinating reasonable accommodations with site-controlling contractor or alternative means to perform essential job functions.All accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to the site superintendent and internally to People Operations. This compensation will vary depending on your role-related skills, experience, knowledge, and subject matter expertise. TEECOM is committed to making sure that we are the right fit for each applicant and that each applicant is the right fit for our team. As we get to know each other throughout the interview process, the compensation may vary within the stated range. TEECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents, basic and voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions, paid parental leave, lifestyle and legal benefits, pet benefits, and performance-based bonuses. Full-time exempt team members also enjoy flexible time off, and all employees receive nine scheduled paid holidays. Your level will be evaluated and determined during the interview process. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. 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