Civil Construction Engineer

Who We Are:

ECM Consultants, an Aventia Company, is a full-service engineering, architecture, inspection, and construction management firm that has been helping clients solve complex infrastructure challenges across the Gulf South since 1995.

Headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana, ECM has successfully delivered more than 1,700 infrastructure and public works projects for federal, state, and local government agencies. Our reputation is built on technical excellence, responsive service, and a commitment to successful project execution.

Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, construction managers, and inspectors collaborates on projects involving transportation systems, water resources, coastal restoration, flood protection, architectural design, and construction management. As part of Aventia, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build a rewarding career within an organization that values quality, safety, innovation, and client success.

Position Summary:

ECM Consultants is seeking an experienced Civil-Construction Engineer to perform a full range of engineering functions, including existing-condition assessments, planning, engineering studies, scope-of-work development, cost estimating, design and construction document review, and project schedule review. In this role, you will prepare plans and specifications for construction, maintenance, and repair projects while supporting public health, safety, and welfare through strong quality assurance.

Position Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Documentation

Attend project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and develop meeting agendas.

Prepare plans in accordance with project scopes of work.

Maintain project documents and construction records.

Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, utility companies, and other project stakeholders.

Prepare bid packages, specifications, and project correspondence.

Construction Administration

Review shop drawings and respond to requests for information.

Conduct construction site visits and administer projects of varying types and sizes.

Prepare plan changes and change orders that revise contract quantities or contract time, including explanations of the engineering need for each change.

Review schedules of values and prepare monthly pay estimates for verified and acceptable work quantities.

Write correspondence to contractors that explains the intent of plans, specifications, and construction policy.

Quality Assurance & Contract Management

Monitor quality assurance sampling and testing of construction materials.

Evaluate contractor claims and disputes and prepare written responses.

Maintain as-built records, punch-list items, and time-and-material reports.

Team Leadership

Supervise CAD drafters, construction inspectors, engineering interns, and testing laboratories.

Provide constructive feedback and coaching to improve employee efficiency and effectiveness.

Lead employees in meeting expectations for productivity, quality, and project goals.

Key Capabilities:

Ability to apply engineering concepts in real-world environments.

Practical problem-solving skills in situations where limited standardization exists.

Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and maps.

Proficiency with engineering and technical software, primarily AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, Excel, Microsoft Project, and SpecsIntact.

Ability to perform computer data entry and respond to inquiries.

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Strong presentation and communication skills when working with clients, customers, and the general public.

Collaborative, helpful, and team-oriented approach grounded in cooperation and humility.

Conflict-management and team-building skills.

Experience/Education/Licensing & Certification Requirements:

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.

Minimum of 4 to 6 years of engineering experience.

Professional Engineer license.

Additional Certifications & Training

National Highway Institute Introduction to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.

Work Zone Traffic Control Technician, Flagger, and Supervisor training.

Construction Management Association of America training or certification.

Managing Highway Contract Claims: Analysis & Avoidance, FHWA-NHI-130055.

Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office setting with occasional field work. Field assignments may involve varying temperatures, elevated noise levels, and other non-standard environmental conditions depending on project requirements.

Physical Requirements

Field work may require the ability to:

Stand and walk for extended periods.

Navigate uneven surfaces and active construction sites.

Use hands and arms for reaching, handling, and operating equipment.

Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.

Utilize close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision with the ability to adjust focus as needed.

What We Offer

At ECM, you will help design, restore, protect, and improve communities across the Gulf South. Our employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and grow within a culture that values quality, safety, innovation, teamwork, and client success.

Benefits Include

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

We are committed to supporting our employees' health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance through a competitive compensation and benefits package.