Project Engineer

Acciona; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Project Engineer to support field operations and engineering coordination on the SR400 Express Lanes Project in Georgia. You will handle short-term planning, documentation, and technical support to ensure efficient construction in compliance with project requirements.

You will collaborate with superintendents, subcontractors, and senior engineers to track progress, manage documentation, and contribute to quality and safety performance on site in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of field experience in infrastructure, roadway, or bridge construction preferred.
• Familiarity with GDOT projects and knowledge of AASHTO and FHWA standards is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field offices and job sites as needed.
• Basic knowledge of cost tracking, budget monitoring, and field production documentation.
• Proficiency in construction technologies and software such as Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and HCSS.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and traffic control plans.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with both field and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain three-week lookahead schedules for structures, drainage, utilities, and paving activities.
• Monitor and report daily production data using cost codes aligned with the project’s Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Coordinate with field crews to ensure availability of materials, equipment, permits, and resources.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and field documentation, including redlines and as-built drawings.
• Support compliance with GDOT specifications, TIFIA reporting, and SRTA environmental requirements.
• Attend and contribute to weekly progress and safety meetings with field personnel and stakeholders.
• Track site activity using project documentation systems such as Procore, HCSS, and Bluebeam.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, estimating, and resource planning in coordination with senior engineers.
• Support quality inspections, material certifications, and permit tracking.
• Participate in project closeout activities, including punch list walks and final documentation.

Skills

Field coordination

Documentation control

Safety awareness

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

HCSS

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 Project Engineer will support field operations and engineering coordination across one of the SR400 segments. This role is responsible for short-term planning, documentation, and technical support to ensure construction activities are executed efficiently and in compliance with project requirements. The Project Engineer works closely with superintendents, subcontractors, and senior engineers to track progress, manage documentation, and contribute to quality and safety performance.

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Develop and maintain three-week lookahead schedules for structures, drainage, utilities, and paving activities.
• Monitor and report daily production data using cost codes aligned with the project’s Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Coordinate with field crews to ensure availability of materials, equipment, permits, and resources.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and field documentation, including redlines and as-built drawings.
• Support compliance with GDOT specifications, TIFIA reporting, and SRTA environmental requirements.
• Attend and contribute to weekly progress and safety meetings with field personnel and stakeholders.
• Track site activity using project documentation systems such as Procore, HCSS, and Bluebeam.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, estimating, and resource planning in coordination with senior engineers.
• Support quality inspections, material certifications, and permit tracking.
• Participate in project closeout activities, including punch list walks and final documentation.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of field experience in infrastructure, roadway, or bridge construction preferred.
• Familiarity with GDOT projects and knowledge of AASHTO and FHWA standards is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field offices and job sites as needed.
• Basic knowledge of cost tracking, budget monitoring, and field production documentation.
• Proficiency in construction technologies and software such as Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and HCSS.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and traffic control plans.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with both field and office teams.

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.