Project Engineer

Thompson Engineering; Town of Florida, Pensacola (NY, FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering in Pensacola, FL is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead the technical development of civil engineering projects. The role involves collaboration with clients, project managers, and design teams across site civil, transportation, coastal engineering, and water resources.

The successful candidate will apply Civil 3D/OpenRoads/MicroStation skills, manage multiple projects, and mentor junior staff while supporting proposals and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering consulting experience.
• Experience across site civil, transportation, water resources, H&H, coastal engineering, federal infrastructure, municipal or land development.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, construction plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Lead project design efforts from planning through construction.
• Perform engineering calculations, quantity estimates, and cost analyses.
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Review engineering documents for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Position Summary

Thompson Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will lead the technical development of projects while collaborating with clients, project managers, and design teams across a variety of civil engineering disciplines. Candidates with experience in site civil, transportation, coastal engineering, hydrology and hydraulics (H&H), water resources, federal, municipal, or other infrastructure markets are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, construction plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Lead project design efforts from planning through construction.
• Perform engineering calculations, quantity estimates, and cost analyses.
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Review engineering documents for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering consulting experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Site Civil
  • Transportation
  • Water Resources
  • Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H)
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Federal Infrastructure
  • Municipal Engineering
  • Land Development
• Experience with Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, or related engineering software preferred.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.