Transportation Project Engineer

Transportation Project Engineer

Locations: Mobile, Daphne, or Orange Beach, Alabama

Position Overview

Thompson Engineering has an immediate opening for a Transportation Project Engineer to join our growing team in Mobile, Daphne, or Orange Beach, Alabama. This position is ideal for a motivated roadway design professional seeking growth into a project engineer role within a collaborative, employee-owned firm.

At Thompson Engineering, we aspire to be the firm of choice by driving success for our clients, employees, and the communities we serve. We provide a broad range of engineering and related services across multiple markets throughout the Southeast, guided by our core values of integrity, safety, performance, ownership, teamwork, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and professionalism.

Our culture supports self-driven engineers by providing opportunities to gain valuable experience, develop technical expertise, and build a long-term, rewarding career.

Position Description

This role is suited for an engineer with 5–10 years of roadway design experience on local and/or state transportation projects who is ready to assume a lead design role on roadway and bridge projects. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of geometric roadway and roadside design and be capable of producing roadway plans for Alabama state and local clients.

Immediate benefits include opportunities to develop client relationships and represent Thompson Engineering in professional organizations. Long-term growth opportunities may include advancement into senior leadership roles with responsibility for managing projects and developing junior engineers.

This position works closely with Thompson Engineering's multi-disciplined team of engineers, surveyors, and environmental scientists.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Transportation Project Engineer, you will work closely with team leaders and support staff to deliver high-quality roadway and bridge designs throughout the Southeast. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing preliminary design studies, project planning documents, and related activities

• Developing project specifications, cost and material estimates, reports, and engineering studies

• Producing design, detail, and layout drawings and sketches

• Managing task schedules, submittals, and project budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

• Ensuring compliance with company safety and quality policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

• 5–10 years of relevant experience

• Alabama Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain, required

• Proven experience with ALDOT design methods, standards, specifications, and plan preparation

• Proficiency in MicroStation, InRoads, and other Bentley products

• Working knowledge of OpenRoads preferred

• Strong knowledge of drainage design and applicable software

• Ability to manage client expectations, project schedules, and budgets

• Ability to mentor and train entry-level engineers

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work both in the field and in an office environment for extended periods

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work flexible schedules and overtime as required

• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a computer

• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle if required

About Thompson Engineering

Founded in 1953, Thompson Engineering provides planning, design, and construction-related services across the industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal markets. From early environmental and geotechnical services to full-scale design, project management, and construction management, Thompson Engineering supports projects from start to finish across the Southeast.

Thompson Engineering is a recognized leader in delivering innovative, high-quality solutions for transportation, economic development, and waterfront projects.