Entry-Level Civil Engineer

Date posted: July 8, 2026

Pay: $70,000–$100,000 per year

Entry-Level Civil Engineer

Location: Hybrid – Tucker, GA

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 50%

Launch Your Engineering Career with Maggart & Associates

At Maggart & Associates, we do more than design engineering solutions, we help protect the nation’s critical infrastructure.

Since 1992, Maggart & Associates has specialized in cathodic protection and corrosion engineering. We provide practical, cost-effective solutions for pipelines, underground storage tanks, water tanks, marine structures, military installations, and other critical infrastructure throughout the United States.

As a small, close-knit engineering firm, every team member plays an important role in our success. We value people who are dependable, responsive, and committed to communicating clearly and promptly. Because our team works closely together, reliable follow-through and proactive communication with coworkers, clients, contractors, and project partners are essential.

We are seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer who is eager to learn, enjoys solving technical challenges, and wants to build a career in a highly specialized and rewarding field.

What You’ll Do

As a Civil Engineer at Maggart & Associates, you will work directly with an experienced Professional Engineer and certified corrosion specialists on projects that protect critical infrastructure across the country.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the design of cathodic protection systems for pipelines, storage tanks, marine structures, and other buried or submerged steel infrastructure
• Preparing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Supporting field installations, testing, data collection, and site inspections
• Assisting with corrosion evaluations and engineering analyses
• Coordinating with project managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Providing timely updates and communicating promptly regarding project progress, questions, scheduling, and potential challenges
• Managing assigned responsibilities reliably and following through on commitments
• Helping develop practical engineering solutions that meet project goals and applicable industry standards
• Learning industry best practices in corrosion prevention and cathodic protection engineering
• Traveling to project sites throughout the Southeast and across the United States

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Ability to access and maintain access to U.S. military installations
• Ability to climb elevated water towers and lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, primarily throughout the Southeast but including projects across the United States
• Valid driver’s license
• AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1) certification or willingness to obtain it within six months of starting
• AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2) certification or willingness to obtain it within 18 months of starting
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain it within one year
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prompt, dependable, and professional communication habits
• Ability to work independently while remaining responsive and accountable to a small team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• Previous engineering internship, fieldwork, or project experience

No prior corrosion engineering experience? No problem. We are looking for someone with a solid engineering foundation, strong communication skills, and a passion for learning. We will provide mentorship, hands-on experience, and specialized training to help you build a successful career in cathodic protection and corrosion engineering.

Why Join Maggart & Associates?

When you join Maggart & Associates, you become part of a small team where your contributions are visible, valued, and essential. You will gain experience working on projects that protect infrastructure serving communities, private industry, and the U.S. military.

We offer:

• Competitive salary of $70,000–$100,000
• Eligibility for an annual company performance-based bonus
• Company investment in AMPP cathodic protection training and certification
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Direct mentorship from experienced Professional Engineer and corrosion specialists
• Hands-on field and design experience
• In office and on-site training with the potential to transition to remote office work when on not assignment in the field
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing specialty engineering firm