Engineer

🚢 Now Hiring: Engineering Leader | Port of New Orleans

The Port of New Orleans is looking for an experienced engineering leader to help guide the development and maintenance of critical port infrastructure that powers global trade and Louisiana’s economy.

In this role, you will lead engineering initiatives that support one of the nation’s most strategic maritime gateways.

In this role you will:

⚓ Lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for major port infrastructure projects

⚓ Oversee capital projects from concept through design, bid, and construction

⚓ Provide technical leadership on complex marine and transportation infrastructure

⚓ Manage engineering budgets, consultants, and long-term asset strategies

⚓ Represent the Port with industry partners, government agencies, and stakeholders

This position plays a key role in ensuring the continued strength, safety, and growth of the Port’s facilities and operations.

🌎 Why the Port of New Orleans?

• Work on infrastructure that supports global commerce

• Help shape the future of Louisiana’s maritime economy

• Collaborate with leaders across engineering, operations, and logistics

• Be part of a mission-driven organization serving our region and nation

⚓ Ready to help move commerce, communities, and careers forward?

Apply today and join the team at the Port of New Orleans.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

• Two years of licensed engineering experience; or
• Six years of professional engineering experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:

A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.

A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.

There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.