Project Engineer - Structures

Acciona S.A; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

ACCIONA is leading the SR400 Express Lanes project in Georgia, a multi-year $4.6 billion infrastructure program designed to improve mobility with new express lanes and supporting facilities. The Project Engineer – Structures will coordinate field construction activities, supervise structural work, and ensure plans meet specifications while partnering with superintendents, subcontractors, and survey teams.

The role requires a Civil/Construction degree and 3+ years’ field experience on

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field offices and job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support field construction of bridges, retaining walls, foundations, drilled shafts/piles, abutments, piers, columns, bridge decks and other structures.
• Coordinate daily structural activities with Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, survey teams and other disciplines.
• Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings and reinforcement drawings to support field execution.
• Assist with planning and sequencing excavation, foundations, formwork, reinforcement, and concrete placements.
• Coordinate concrete placements, including quantities, deliveries, manpower and testing.
• Verify reinforcement, anchor bolts, embeds and joints comply with plans.
• Coordinate survey layout and verify elevations and tolerances before critical activities.
• Assist with temporary works and construction means and methods.
• Identify and resolve constructability conflicts across structures, utilities and existing conditions.
• Track production metrics, labor, equipment, material deliveries and subcontractor performance.
• Develop look-ahead plans with field leadership for required resources and inspections.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, field changes and as-built documentation.

Skills

Field coordination

Communication

Reading drawings

Cost tracking

Budget monitoring

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

HCSS

Job description

## Project Engineer - StructuresApply: Georgia: Posted Today: End Date: November 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): 20102153**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 – Structures will support field construction and engineering coordination for bridges, retaining walls, foundations, and other structures across one of the SR400 segments. This role supports short-term planning, structural work sequencing, survey coordination, inspections, and technical documentation to help ensure work meets project requirements. The Project Engineer works closely with superintendents, subcontractors, survey and quality teams, and senior engineers to track production, resolve field issues, and support safe construction.**Job Description**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:* Support field construction of bridges, retaining walls, foundations, drilled shafts/piles, abutments, piers, columns, bridge decks, structural concrete, precast elements, structural steel, barriers, and other roadway structures.* Coordinate daily structural activities with Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, survey teams, suppliers, and other project disciplines.* Review structural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, reinforcing-steel drawings, erection plans, and approved submittals to support field execution.* Assist with planning and sequencing excavation, foundations, formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, concrete placements, structural erection, and deck construction.* Coordinate concrete placements, including quantities, deliveries, manpower, equipment, testing, access, and quality requirements.* Verify reinforcing steel, anchor bolts, embeds, bearings, joints, structural components, and related installations comply with approved plans and specifications.* Coordinate survey/layout and verify elevations, dimensions, alignment, clearances, and structural tolerances before critical construction activities.* Assist with temporary works and construction means and methods, including formwork, falsework, shoring, access systems, temporary supports, and erection activities.* Identify and coordinate resolution of constructability conflicts involving structures, roadway, utilities, drainage, and existing field conditions.* Track structural quantities, production rates, manpower, equipment, material deliveries, and subcontractor performance.* Develop daily and short-term look-ahead plans with field leadership to identify labor, equipment, material, access, inspection, and MOT requirements.* Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, field changes, quantity records, daily reports, photographs, and as-built documentation.* Monitor cost, schedule, quality, and safety performance for assigned structural work.**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.*