Engineering Associate: Coastal & Infrastructure Design

Thompson Engineering; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering in Daphne, AL, is seeking an Engineering Associate to join our Gulf Coast team. This early-career opportunity offers mentorship and exposure to a broad portfolio of infrastructure projects across site civil, transportation, water resources, H&H, coastal engineering, and municipal work.

You will support planning, design, and delivery, collaborate with survey, geotechnical, environmental, and construction professionals, and pursue professional licensure as you gain hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–4 years of engineering experience.
• FE certification preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, or MicroStation is preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering analysis, calculations, design, and preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Support project teams in the design and development of transportation, site development, water resources, coastal, federal, and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, quantity calculations, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including survey, environmental, geotechnical, structural, and construction personnel.
• Participate in field visits, site investigations, and construction observations as needed.
• Utilize engineering software to develop design documents and project deliverables.
• Support project managers in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Continue professional development while working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Thompson Engineering in Daphne, AL, is seeking an Engineering Associate to join our Gulf Coast team. This early-career opportunity offers mentorship and exposure to a broad portfolio of infrastructure projects across site civil, transportation, water resources, H&H, coastal engineering, and municipal work.

You will support planning, design, and delivery, collaborate with survey, geotechnical, environmental, and construction professionals, and pursue professional licensure as you gain hands-on