Senior Engineer

Thompson Engineering is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership, mentor engineering staff, and support the continued growth of our multidisciplinary engineering practice throughout the Gulf Coast region. This position is intentionally broad to attract accomplished engineering professionals with expertise in transportation, site civil, coastal engineering, hydrology and hydraulics (H&H), water resources, federal, municipal, or other civil engineering disciplines. We welcome candidates who bring exceptional technical expertise, strong project leadership, established client relationships, business development experience, or a combination of these strengths. The ideal candidate will serve as both a trusted technical resource and a strategic leader who contributes to the continued growth of Thompson Engineering's services and client base.

• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams from planning through construction.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff across multiple office locations.
• Serve as a technical reviewer for engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work.
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Coordinate with public agencies, municipalities, and private clients.
• Assist in expanding Thompson Engineering's engineering services and regional presence.
• Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 10 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more engineering disciplines including:
• Transportation
• Site Civil
• Water Resources
• Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H)
• Coastal Engineering
• Federal Infrastructure
• Municipal Engineering
• Land Development
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client relationship management and business development experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
  

Founded in 1953, Thompson Engineering provides quality assurance and professional services for construction projects supporting industrial, infrastructure, and community development. Our services include drilling, materials testing, construction inspection, chemistry laboratory services, engineering design, environmental assessments, surveying, geotechnical studies, and construction management.

Today, Thompson Engineering is recognized for leadership on projects that define skylines, coastlines, and transportation networks across the Southeast. From project planning and design through construction and completion, we deliver innovative solutions to complex infrastructure and building challenges for industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal clients.

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.