• Transportation Project Engineer

    Thompson Engineering (Tuscaloosa, AL)


    Tuscaloosa, AL, USA | Transportation Engineering | Full Time

    POSITION SUMMARY

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    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.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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    • 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.

    QUALIFICATIONS

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    • 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.