Geotechnical Engineer I

Accura Engineering; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Accura Engineering in Birmingham, AL seeks a civil engineer with geotechnical exposure to assist in preparing plans, analyses, and reports. You will use AutoCAD and Civil 3D, conduct site visits, and support permitting and client coordination.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree and 2–3 years of relevant experience, plus EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months. We offer benefits, growth, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Internship or co-op in civil engineering preferred.
• Exposure to MicroStation, HEC-RAS, stormwater tools preferred.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering plans, specs, and reports.
• Perform basic engineering calculations under guidance.
• Support design/drafting using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Conduct site visits, field inspections, and data collection.
• Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with others.
• Support project managers in budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

Job description

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support design and drafting efforts using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Conduct site visits, field inspections, and data collection as needed.
• Assist with permitting, regulatory compliance, and coordination with clients and agencies.
• Participate in internal project meetings and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Support project managers in project delivery, including budgeting and scheduling tasks.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering or a related field
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Internship or co-op experience in civil engineering preferred.
• Exposure to relevant software such as MicroStation, HEC-RAS, or stormwater modeling tools preferred
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify