Civil/Site Engineer (Entry-Level)

Job Description

Job Description

Birmingham, AL / Full-time / Civil Engineering

Sain Associates is looking for a Civil Engineer who would like to join our Civil/Site Design Team working on land development. In this role, you would be working closely with the project manager to produce high quality engineered plans in Civil3D. On a typical day, you might attend a project kick-off meeting, draft design plans, conduct storm and hydraulic analyses, and coordinate permits.

About the Team

Our Site Practice Group is located in Birmingham and Huntsville. They serve a diverse set of markets including large-scale industrial developments, EV battery plants, municipal work, master-planned residential subdivisions, and airports.

What we are looking for

• This is an entry-level position
• Interest in working with site design
• Good attitude and interest in learning
• Previous internship experience using Civil 3D preferred
• EI or plans to take the FE exam is preferred
• December 2026 and May 2027 applicants are welcome to apply.

Must Haves

• Hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills with English proficiency

Your Work at Sain

Grow your career the way you want . At Sain, our employees can explore our different career tracks, attend in-house lunch and learns, and participate in our employee-led groups.

Enjoy more work-life balance . Our engineers work typically 40-45 hours each week. We offer the option to telework on Fridays.

Have a voice in our company's future. Our leadership invites employees to be involved in our annual strategic business plan. We also create opportunities to give feedback through staff surveys and focus groups.

Collaborate across departments. You will have ability to work with our transportation engineers, planners, and surveyors when your projects need their expertise.

Partner with an award-winning team that is focused on excellence . Through our diverse practice areas, we are shaping communities to provide more livable and vibrant spaces and infrastructure. Examples include Anniston Courthouse, Redstone Advanced Gateway, and the Huntsville Executive Airport.

To learn more about who we are, visit our blog!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.