Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer at HARDESTY & HANOVER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC

Baton Rouge, LA

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Construction Project Engineer in our Construction Engineering & Inspection group located in Baton Rouge. With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full‑service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time‑tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction.

With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.

• Lead construction projects for roadway, interchange, and bridge projects following LADOTD and local agency standards
• Apply the standards described in the LADOTD Construction Manuals and LADOTD Standard Plans, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and AASHTO
• Apply and monitor work zone traffic control plans (WZTC/MPT)
• Perform civil engineering cost estimates
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with other team members of the construction team, manage, train and mentor junior civil engineers as well as coordinate with other project disciplines during construction
• Complete work accurately and in accordance with quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and any special requirements
• Manage the preparation of Daily Inspection Reports to document the work performed; the manpower, material, and equipment used; field measure and calculate quantities of work completed and other pertinent information

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Science with a concentration on Civil Engineering
• Licensed PE
• Detail and goal‑oriented, and proficient in both verbal and written communications
• Five+ years of relevant experience in construction engineering
• Highway: some or all the experience with the reconstruction of asphalt and concrete pavements, drainage systems, roadway lighting and traffic signals; utility protection/relocation; pavement markings/striping; and related work
• Bridge:
  Several or all the following: concrete & steel demolition; repair of reinforced concrete and structural steel; steel erection; construction of reinforced concrete decks; retaining walls and/or substructure units (piles, piers & abutments); reconstruction of approach roadways; inspection of Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) and related work
• LADOTD projects and Site Manager experience (preferred)
• Operational knowledge of field inspection equipment

We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package, and 401(k).

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