Earthworks Project Engineer - Large-Scale Infra

Acciona Group; Sandy Springs, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

ACCIONA in Georgia is seeking a Project Engineer - Earthworks to support field operations on the SR400 Express Lanes Project, coordinating excavation, grading, embankments, and subgrade work with superintendents, survey crews, and subcontractors. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of field infrastructure experience; familiarity with GDOT standards is a plus.

Proficiency in Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and HCSS is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of field infrastructure experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GDOT standards is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field sites as needed.
• Proficiency in construction software (Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, HCSS).

Responsibilities

• Support field execution of clearing, excavation, mass grading, cut-and-fill, embankment construction, subgrade preparation, soil stabilization, aggregate placement, and roadway earthwork.
• Coordinate daily earthwork operations with Superintendents, Foremen, survey crews, equipment operators, trucking, subcontractors, and geotechnical personnel.
• Review grading plans, cross sections, profiles, earthwork models, specifications, and geotechnical data to support field construction.
• Track quantities (cut/fill, excavation, embankment, borrow, waste, aggregate) and monitor production.
• Maintain earthwork balance and coordinate movement of materials between excavation, fill, borrow, and disposal locations.
• Coordinate haul operations, routes, loading cycles, equipment spreads, and production targets.
• Coordinate survey and GPS/machine-control requirements to ensure correct grades and elevations.
• Verify subgrade prep, proof rolling, moisture conditioning, stabilization, and compaction requirements.
• Coordinate with geotechnical and QA personnel for soil issues and stabilization needs.
• Monitor safety, environmental compliance, and quality during earthwork activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Team coordination

Reading drawings

Cost tracking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

HCSS

Job description

ACCIONA in Georgia is seeking a Project Engineer - Earthworks to support field operations on the SR400 Express Lanes Project, coordinating excavation, grading, embankments, and subgrade work with superintendents, survey crews, and subcontractors. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 3 years of field infrastructure experience; familiarity with GDOT standards is a plus.

Proficiency in Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and HCSS is expected.