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Municipal Project Lead

LVI Associates
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

We are seeking an experienced Civil Municipal Infrastructure Lead to take ownership of complex municipal projects and provide technical and people leadership within a growing civil engineering group. This role is suited to a senior engineer who enjoys combining hands-on technical oversight with mentoring and leading a medium-sized delivery team.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions for public-sector and municipal clients, with a particular focus on water resources and water/wastewater systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal civil infrastructure projects from concept through construction
  • Provide technical oversight, quality control, and engineering direction across Municipal Water Resource/Coastal Projects
  • Manage and mentor a medium-sized team of engineers and designers, supporting professional growth and performance
  • Act as a technical point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
  • Review designs, reports, specifications, and construction documents to ensure compliance with standards and best practices
  • Support project scheduling, budgeting, and delivery in collaboration with project managers
  • Contribute to business growth through proposal development, scope definition, and client relationship management

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (active and in good standing)
  • Strong background in water resources and Municipal infrastructure
  • Demonstrated experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects
  • Prior experience providing technical leadership or managing engineering teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working with municipal or public-sector clients
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulatory frameworks
  • Ability to balance technical expertise and team leadership responsibilities

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to lead meaningful municipal projects that directly impact communities
  • Clear pathway for continued technical and leadership growth
  • Collaborative environment with a strong focus on engineering excellence
  • Competitive total package
  • 100% fully covered health plan
  • Performance based bonus
  • Strong growth opportunities
  • Project leadership
  • Family run culture

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