Construction Technical Engineer

ACCIONA; Sandy Springs, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is hiring a Construction Engineering Coordinator for the SR400 Express Lanes Project in Georgia. You will coordinate engineering activities, focusing on temporary works, to support construction and ensure alignment with project schedules.

The role serves as the primary technical liaison between the construction team and the Technical Office, coordinating with subconsultants and design teams to deliver designs that meet field requirements and sequencing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience on heavy civil or transportation construction projects.
• Strong understanding of temporary works and construction sequencing.
• Familiarity with GDOT standards, specifications, and review processes.
• Experience coordinating with design teams and subconsultants.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as Procore, MicroStation, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities to support construction, focusing on temporary works design.
• Serve as main technical liaison between construction team and Technical Office.
• Coordinate with subconsultants, designers, and discipline leads to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor review workflows, track deliverables, and address comments to close cycles.
• Support planning, reporting, and documentation for construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with GDOT requirements and project standards.

Skills

Temporary works design

Construction sequencing

Field engineering support

Interdisciplinary coordination

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

The SR400 Express Lanes Project is a transformative $4.6 billion infrastructure initiative led by SR400 Constructors, a 50/50 joint venture between Flatiron Dragados and ACCIONA. Commissioned by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia State Road Tollway Authority (SRTA), the project will add two 16-mile express lanes from Sandy Springs MARTA Station (Exit 5) to McFarland (Exit 12), enhancing mobility along one of Georgia’s busiest corridors. With a peak workforce of over 500, the project also includes dedicated bus rapid transit stations and key bridge refurbishments. Construction is set to begin in late 2025, with substantial completion anticipated in 2031.

The Construction Technical Engineer will play a key role in supporting construction activities through the coordination, management, and delivery of engineering designs required mainly for temporary works but also for permanent works on the SR400 Express Lanes Project. This position will serve as the primary technical office point of contact with the construction team, ensuring that all construction related designs are developed, reviewed, coordinated, and issued in accordance with project schedule and field needs.

The role focuses heavily on the coordination of temporary works design, including demolition plans, temporary pavements, temporary walls, shoring, embankments, staging, and traffic control elements, while also providing ongoing support for permanent design packages, field changes, constructability resolutions, and quality compliance. The Construction Engineering Coordinator will be assigned to one of the three segments of the Project and will manage interfaces between designers, subconsultants, and reviewers to ensure timely delivery and full closure of comments.

Job Description

Construction Engineering & Design Coordination

• Coordinate all engineering activities required to support construction, with primary responsibility for temporary works design such as demolition sequencing, temporary pavements, walls, embankments, shoring, and staging plans.

• Act as the main technical liaison between the construction team and the Technical Office, reporting to the technical office manager and ensuring engineering solutions meet field requirements and construction sequencing needs.

• Coordinate with subconsultants, design coordinators, and internal disciplines to ensure designs are delivered on time and aligned with construction priorities.

• Monitor review workflows, track deliverables, and ensure all review comments are addressed and formally closed prior to issuance.

Permanent Design & Field Support

• As the Project progress, provide engineering support for the permanent works on the assigned project segment, including responses to field changes, proposed design modifications, and constructability issues.

• Support resolution of field changes, nonconformities, and technical issues arising during construction.

• Review and coordinate shop drawings, working drawings, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and constructability.

RFI, Submittal & Review Management

• Manage and track RFIs, design clarifications, submittals, and shop drawings through review and approval cycles.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary reviews and ensure full incorporation of reviewer and stakeholder comments.

• Maintain clear documentation of design decisions, revisions, and approvals.

Planning, Reporting & Documentation

• Support short‑term and long‑term construction planning by aligning engineering deliverables with the construction schedule.

• Assist with preparation of technical reports, design narratives, and supporting documentation for construction activities.

Quality & Compliance

• Support quality management by identifying, tracking, and coordinating resolution of non‑conforming work related to design or execution.

• Conduct constructability and field reviews to verify that construction activities align with approved designs and specifications.

• Support compliance with GDOT requirements, contract documents, and project‑specific engineering standards.

Stakeholder & Subconsultant Coordination

• Coordinate closely with construction teams, subconsultants, designers, and discipline leads to maintain alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirements.

• Support coordination with GDOT, SRTA, utility owners, and other stakeholders as required for engineering reviews and approvals.

• Foster proactive communication and collaboration across all project partners.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.

• More than 7 years of experience supporting heavy civil or transportation construction projects, preferably with design‑construction interfaces.

• Strong understanding of temporary works, construction sequencing, and field engineering support.

• Familiarity with GDOT standards, specifications, and review processes.

• Experience coordinating with design teams and subconsultants.

• Proficiency with engineering and construction software such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Microstation, Procore, or similar tools.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and review cycles simultaneously.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.