Civil Engineer III in Birmingham

What You’ll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing complete design of less complex civil/structural engineering assignments. With experience in this level, you are expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex civil/structural engineering assignments. This work will be performed under close supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take‑offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.
• Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.
• Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie‑ins and provide construction support.
• Develop construction specifications.

Knowledgeable of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background:

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required. Structural coursework is required for structural engineering positions.
• Registration: Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred. Professional Engineering registration is preferred upon eligibility.
• Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.).
• Developing expertise with civil/structural analysis software including operating and interpreting results.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team skills and cross‑divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Compensation & Benefits:

• This role offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Locations & Work Flexibility:

• Primary location: Decatur, AL
• Additional office options: TX, LA, GA, SC, PA
• Hybrid or interoffice execution support may be available.
• Relocation assistance may be offered based on role and location.

Hargrove Culture: We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company‑wide level. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well‑being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement: Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.