Geotechnical Engineer II - GDOT Projects & Field Work

Accura Engineering; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering in Birmingham, AL seeks an engineering support professional to assist in preparing plans, specs, and reports. You will perform basic calculations under supervision and support design using AutoCAD/Civil 3D, while conducting site visits and data collection.

GDOT-related experience and a PE license are highlighted, with exposure to MicroStation/HEC-RAS preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration, budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory coordination within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Georgia PE license is required.
• 3–5 years of geotechnical engineering or related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Exposure to MicroStation, HEC-RAS, or stormwater modeling tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analyses under senior engineers.
• Support design and drafting using AutoCAD and 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

Job description

Accura Engineering in Birmingham, AL seeks an engineering support professional to assist in preparing plans, specs, and reports. You will perform basic calculations under supervision and support design using AutoCAD/Civil 3D, while conducting site visits and data collection.

GDOT-related experience and a PE license are highlighted, with exposure to MicroStation/HEC-RAS preferred. The role emphasizes collaboration, budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory coordination within a fast-paced team.