Transportation Project Engineer

Thompson Engineering • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

Thompson Engineering is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to join our growing transportation design team in our Tuscaloosa, AL office. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in roadway and transportation design and will play a key role in supporting and leading projects from concept through construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years of professional experience in transportation or roadway design.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer or Civil 3D is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (not required for consideration).
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (not required for consideration).
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer or Civil 3D is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway and transportation designs, plans, and specifications using OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Support and lead design efforts for municipal, state DOT, and private transportation projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including survey, environmental, and structural staff.
• Develop project deliverables including cost estimates, quantities, and design reports.
• Serve as a task leader or project engineer on complex assignments.
• Assist with client coordination, project management, and mentoring of junior engineers or designers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees