Careers
We’re an employee-owned company. That can mean different things at different organizations. At Thompson Engineering, employee ownership means that our employees understand that each of us drives success for our clients, our company and our communities. It means we understand that our individual actions affect the people around us and the company as a whole. We take employee-ownership seriously. Let us show you how, where, and most importantly, why.
our core values
safety
We watch out for one another, safely delivering our services and creating a safer community.
performance
We have high expectations of what people can do and hold each other to high standards.
innovation & entrepreneurial spirit
We encourage and invest in good ideas and reward those who make their ideas successful.
integrity
We succeed by doing things the right way for the right reasons.
excellence
We earn and advance our reputation by delivering quality solutions and superior value on every project that we undertake.
ownership
As individuals, we take responsibility for the results of our actions, and we take the initiative to bring about positive results.
teamwork
Together, we accomplish our established goals.
professionalism
We conduct our business with individual responsibility, positive attitude, mutual respect, and honesty.
our core values
safety
We watch out for one another, safely delivering our services and creating a safer community.
performance
We have high expectations of what people can do and hold each other to high standards.
innovation & entrepreneurial spirit
We encourage and invest in good ideas and reward those who make their ideas successful.
integrity
We succeed by doing things the right way for the right reasons.
excellence
We earn and advance our reputation by delivering quality solutions and superior value on every project that we undertake.
ownership
As individuals, we take responsibility for the results of our actions, and we take the initiative to bring about positive results.
teamwork
Together, we accomplish our established goals.
professionalism
We conduct our business with individual responsibility, positive attitude, mutual respect, and honesty.
working here
430
EMPLOYEES
8
STATES
71
YEARS IN BUSINESS
what our employees say
Evan Bedwell
Thompson has provided me with the support needed in my recent step towards licensure. Whether it was time off to study, or advice from more experienced engineers, Thompson has a great support system available which certainly helped me pass my exam.
Evan Bedwell
Engineering Associate
Mobile, AL
Suzanne Sweetser
Each employee takes responsibility for the quality of his or her work. Ownership does not mean that employees are expected to give and give, receiving nothing in return for excellence. Excellent work performance means more pay and a better working environment, just like it does in any ownership situation.
Suzanne Sweetser
Project ScientistÂ
Mobile, AL
Morgan Brown
I love the fact that Thompson is involved in the community. Whether it’s a Tennessee Fun Run or Alabama Coastal cleanup, we make sure that we help out wherever we’re needed.
Morgan Brown
Administrative Assistant
Mobile, AL
Randy Brown
The company has helped me in my career by giving me the opportunity to learn as I go, providing course training and allowing me to work with experts within our company.
Randy Brown
Tennessee CEI Manager
Knoxville, TN
Cameron Crigler, PE
If you are motivated and exhibit Thompson’s core values in your approach to your job, you will find a rewarding career at Thompson. While providing mentors, Thompson also provides the freedom and support to specific career path development.
Cameron Crigler, PE
Geotechnical Engineering Team Lead
Mobile, AL
Thompson has provided me with the support needed in my recent step towards licensure. Whether it was time off to study, or advice from more experienced engineers, Thompson has a great support system available which certainly helped me pass my exam.
Evan Bedwell
Engineering Associate
Mobile, AL
Each employee takes responsibility for the quality of his or her work. Ownership does not mean that employees are expected to give and give, receiving nothing in return for excellence. Excellent work performance means more pay and a better working environment, just like it does in any ownership situation.
Suzanne Sweetser
Project ScientistÂ
Mobile, AL
I love the fact that Thompson is involved in the community. Whether it’s a Tennessee Fun Run or Alabama Coastal cleanup, we make sure that we help out wherever we’re needed.
Morgan Brown
Administrative Assistant
Mobile, AL
The company has helped me in my career by giving me the opportunity to learn as I go, providing course training and allowing me to work with experts within our company.
Randy Brown
Tennessee CEI Manager
Knoxville, TN
If you are motivated and exhibit Thompson’s core values in your approach to your job, you will find a rewarding career at Thompson. While providing mentors, Thompson also provides the freedom and support to specific career path development.
Cameron Crigler, PE
Geotechnical Engineering Team Lead
Mobile, AL
I love Thompson Engineering’s professional environment and family atmosphere. Our team mutually respects each other, and we help each other succeed and reach our goals.
Andrea Hall
Professional Engineer
Knoxville, TN
I enjoy the balance of home and work life and the flexibility to customize our day-to-day schedules to better serve the company and contractors when necessary.
Brittany Woodard
Utility CAD Technician
Mobile, AL
our benefits
HEALTHCARE
Medical, Prescription Drug Plan, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account
RETIREMENT
401K and match into the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
LIFE / DISABILITY INSURANCE
Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability at no cost to the employee
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Reimbursement upon completion of approved courses that build skills for your career with us
WELLNESS PROGRAM
Company-subsidized Fitness Club Membership
PAID TIME OFF
Paid time off accrual and nine company-paid holidays
our benefits
HEALTHCARE
Medical, Prescription Drug Plan, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account
RETIREMENT
401K and match into the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
LIFE / DISABILITY INSURANCE
Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability at no cost to the employee
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Reimbursement upon completion of approved courses that build skills for your career with us
WELLNESS PROGRAM
Company-subsidized Fitness Club Membership
PAID TIME OFF
Paid time off accrual and nine company-paid holidays
our internship program
An internship at Thompson Engineering provides college students the opportunity to gain real-life work experience. Our interns collaborate with employees from various departments, work on meaningful assignments, and interact with clients. Our summer internship program application process opens in late winter. Sign up for job alerts to learn about internship positions when they are posted.
Michael Davis
Working in the lab gave me a better understanding of soil properties/behavior and laboratory testing procedures. I enjoyed getting hands-on experience on some of the topics that were covered in class. My experience in the lab helped me excel in my geotechnical course, and vice versa.
Michael Davis
University of South Alabama
Major: Civil Engineering
Phillip McKissick
Thompson’s internship program gave me a link between the theoretical world of the classroom and the practical world in which I will be working. Thompson professionals were able to show me how what I had learned could be applied to the physical world. A great benefit, especially during senior design.
Phillip McKissick
University of South Alabama
Major: Civil Engineering
Working in the lab gave me a better understanding of soil properties/behavior and laboratory testing procedures. I enjoyed getting hands-on experience on some of the topics that were covered in class. My experience in the lab helped me excel in my geotechnical course, and vice versa.
Michael Davis
University of South Alabama
Major: Civil Engineering
Thompson’s internship program gave me a link between the theoretical world of the classroom and the practical world in which I will be working. Thompson professionals were able to show me how what I had learned could be applied to the physical world. A great benefit, especially during senior design.
Phillip McKissick
University of South Alabama
Major: Civil Engineering