Project Engineer – Civil​/Structural | High-Voltage Substation Design jobs-in Alexandria,LA,US

Project Engineer - Civil/Structural

Location:

Alexandria, Louisiana

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join a growing engineering team specializing in civil and structural engineering for high-voltage electrical substations and switchyards.

This is a hands-on engineering and project management position, not a project-management-only role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of projects while actively participating in engineering calculations, design, detailing, technical reviews, and problem-solving.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, designers, clients, and leadership to deliver high-quality projects while managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate civil and structural engineering activities for high-voltage substations and switchyards.
• Assist with physical substation design and engineering.
• Perform engineering calculations, design, detailing, technical reviews, and related engineering work.
• Take an active role in engineering and design when project requirements demand it.
• Define project requirements, assign responsibilities, and track project progress.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client specifications.
• Assist with project quotes, estimates, proposals, forecasting, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, clients, and leadership to resolve technical and project-related challenges.
• Identify potential project issues and proactively develop practical solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining accuracy, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering and project delivery processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 3+ years of civil/structural engineering and/or engineering project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Experience with or knowledge of electrical utility, substation, structural, or related engineering is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering, design, drafting, and visualization software.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a technical team.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Must be willing and able to perform hands-on engineering and design work in addition to project coordination.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance