Civil Project Engineer

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects (e.g. – data collection, feasibility, zoning compliance, grading, stormwater management, utilities, roadways and parking lots, road access, exterior lighting, erosion & sediment control, etc.)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and regulatory or permitting agencies
• Coordinate with surveyors, architects, planners, jurisdictions of authority, and environmental consultants/agencies
• Prepare, review, and coordinate construction documents, technical reports, and permit applications to satisfy project requirements
• Stay abreast of new design and analysis technologies, software, and construction standards through continuing education activities and research
• Assist clients with development permits and project compliance
• Work independently on projects or lead a project team with other technical staff to design and detail civil engineering needs, assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated and that the quality control and assurance standards have been followed
• Perform civil design calculations, analysis, and assessments following office documentation standards.
• Support business development through proposal writing and client presentations
• Field measurements, surveyor coordination, and data collection
• Participate in onsite observations, information gathering, and interaction with clients and contractors both during the design and construction phases of the projects
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and engineering standards for civil engineering and site planning
• Prepare construction documents (CD’s, plans/details) in AutoCAD and technical specifications
• Communicate design recommendations to clients, project team members, and bidders/contractors during presentations, meetings, via email, and by phone as necessary.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables from concept through construction
• Represent the firm in meetings and/or hearings with clients, municipalities, and public agencies

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Location: Location: New Orleans, LA (in-office preferred)

Travel: Project-Related Travel: Up to 20% (nationally)

The candidate's primary role will be a Civil Project Engineer, which requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team collaborating with project clients and consultants. Experience and capabilities preferably include training, education, engineering proficiency, technical skills, and some project management for varying civil engineering project types and sizes. The Candidate will be required to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and client focus/customer service, and shall be; resourceful and flexible completing tasks, effective at handling multiple tasks and projects, have good computer skills, have strong presentation, written, and verbal skills, and be able to effectively delegate or be delegated to while working in a collaborative format with multiple teams or team members.

• Familiarity with legal documentation for properties (easements, deeds, R.O.W.’s etc.)
• Candidates must be proficient in AutoCAD.
• Development permits and zoning compliance
• Stormwater management modeling, analysis, design, and reports
• Candidates should have familiarity or experience with common civil analysis and design software (HydroCAD, SewerCAD, WaterCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, OpenFlows, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, & etc.).
• A licensed professional engineer is preferred but not required.
• Candidates must have passed or plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• A Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field is required.
• Three (3) to seven (7) years of work experience in civil engineering.
• Familiarity with geotechnical reports, subsurface testing, soil assessments and logs, infiltration testing, and soil mechanics

The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Stormwater pollution prevention plans and erosion & sediment control plans
• This opportunity is intended to be an in-office full-time position.
• 401(k) with company match