Senior Civil Engineer

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer / Supervisor

Location: Metairie, LA 70005, Houma, LA 70360 & Gonzales, LA 70737

Duration: Direct Hire (Full-time)

About Client:

• We design more than infrastructure-we shape communities. As a full-service, privately owned firm in Southeast Louisiana, we specialize in municipal and civil engineering, delivering innovative, efficient, and resilient solutions.
• We combine cutting-edge technology, regulatory expertise, and strategic planning to create sustainable infrastructure that makes an impact. Recognized as one of the Gulf South’s fastest-growing firms, we foster a collaborative workplace where your ideas truly matter.
• Ready to lead groundbreaking projects, work with experts, and make a difference.

Join us today!

Job Overview:

• Client has an opening for a Senior Civil Engineer / Supervisor for at each of our Metairie, Houma and Gonzales LA. offices.
• Engineer must be Louisiana licensed Professional Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a design engineer with project management duties.
• We are looking for a candidate possessing strong verbal and written skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to lead other staff Civil Engineers.
• This position will support the engineering team’s development of construction bid documents for Roadway, Drainage, Sewer, Water, Flood Protection, Drainage, Coastal and other Civil Site work type projects.

Senior Civil Engineer / Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies.
• Producing preliminary designs and quantity take-offs suitable for developing project budgets.
• Checking designs and drawings developed by other engineers & drafters to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
• Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling designs, drawings, and project specifications.
• Manage projects and coordinate with engineering team and clients on all aspects of project design and construction.
• Work independently on projects in addition to leading, planning, organizing other design staff.
• Construction Administration responsibilities include oversight of staff engineers in submittal reviews, review of pay applications, reviewing quantities, design and preparation of project modifications, review of construction change orders, manage construction meetings.

Senior Civil Engineer / Supervisor Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Louisiana registered Civil Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work in civil engineering field.
• Must have served as responsible in charge to sign and seal plans
• Expertise with civil engineering software including operating and interpreting results.
• Self-starter who can work independently and communicate effectively with team members.
• Locations - Houma - LA, Metairie - LA and Gonzales - LA

Why You'll Love Working For Us:

• Exceptional Health Benefits for You: We fully cover 100% of your Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance, giving you peace of mind. Your family can also be added at a highly affordable rate, offering extra flexibility and value.
• Investing in Your Growth: We’re committed to your professional success, offering career advancement opportunities through tailored training and development programs.
• Rewarding Your Contributions: Receive a yearly performance-based bonus to celebrate your dedication and the impact you make in driving the company’s success.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday) with 9-hour days, plus a half-day Friday to help balance work and life.

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