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FAQs: General

Where does WJE have offices?
How do I get a job at WJE?
What are the steps in the hiring process?
Why choose WJE?

FAQs: Experienced Positions

So what's it really like to work at WJE?
What key traits does WJE look for when hiring experienced professionals?
With everything that WJE offers, how does the company fare in retaining key staff?

FAQs: General

Where does WJE have offices?
To serve client needs, WJE maintains nineteen offices strategically located throughout the continental United States and Hawaii. Click here to view a map of WJE offices nationwide

How do I get a job at WJE?
After you apply online, your resume is sent directly to our recruitment database. A member of our staffing team then carefully assesses your qualifications relative to the position requirements. If there appears to be a good match, a Human Resources team member will contact you to schedule a phone interview.

What are the steps in the hiring process?
After the initial phone interview, if it appears that your interests and qualifications are a good match, a Human Resources team member will schedule interviews with staff members who are with the department where the opening exists. The next interview may be a phone interview with the unit manager followed by face-to-face interviews with the staff and manager of the unit. Our goal is to make the interview process as convenient and as informative for you as possible. We will conduct reference checks, a drug screen, and a background check upon an offer of employment.

Why choose WJE?
We recognize that there are many factors that influence career choices. Employees want a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging, and provides professional growth. One of WJE's goals is to continue to provide opportunities for employee development and well-being so that every employee would rather work at WJE than anywhere else. At WJE we offer:

Great projects
Challenging and varied work
Working with, and learning from, industry experts
Annual bonus potential
Promotion from within
Employee ownership potential
Reimbursement for prep-class and licensing exams
Attendance at industry seminars and conferences
Regular in-house technical seminars

Click here to read more about the benefits at WJE

FAQs: Experienced Positions

So what's it really like to work at WJE?
We trust our people to act in accordance with five core values: Consummate Professionalism, Exceptional Service, Technical Excellence, Shared Destiny, and Fiscal Responsibility. These values are integrated into the way we manage projects, run the organization, and reward ourselves. The enthusiasm that people bring to their work is inspiring. Senior personnel are considered experts in their fields as demonstrated by the types of projects they attract, the committees they chair, and the papers they've published. Most experienced hires also find our culture of trust and personal responsibility very refreshing.

What key traits does WJE look for when hiring experienced professionals?
We look for seasoned professionals that have a passion for their work and can complement our existing capabilities or bring targeted new areas of expertise. To be successful, our experienced professionals must be committed to our values, have outstanding character, be enthusiastic about their work, and possess the depth of expertise expected of a senior member of our team.

With everything that WJE offers, how does the company fare in retaining key staff?
Our company has markedly less turnover than other organizations in our industry and the turnover rate within the senior ranks of our firm is extremely low. The long-term stability and strength of WJE are testimonies to our supportive yet challenging work environment. We tackle interesting projects with the tools, resources, and collective expertise needed to deliver better solutions for the built world.