Project Engineer - Structures

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.