Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Growing Design firm in Lafayette has a need for a Project Engineer. Daily duties will vary greatly based on experience and from project to project. The following types of projects and associated tasks can be anticipated:

• Project scoping and preparation of project proposals and contracts
• Coordination with subconsultants for the topographic survey, geotechnical, environmental, and traffic related services for design and construction of roadway and bridge projects
• Performing hydraulic and geometric analysis for the design & construction of roadway and bridge projects
• Coordination with project team (engineers, designers, CADD technicians, and administrative staff) to develop plans, specifications, design & construction cost estimates, permit applications, and bid/contract documents for roadway and bridge replacement projects
• Performing quality control review of plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway and bridge replacement projects
• Coordinating for the advertisement of projects for bidding and contract award
• Coordinating with contractors for construction of projects and performing construction observation as needed
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and team performance for roadway and bridge projects
• Communication with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and the general public for the design and construction of public projects

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements To be considered, candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program;
• Professional Engineer registration with the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS);
• A positive attitude and an ability to work well on diverse teams, with all levels of internal management, and clients;
• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills;
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings and documents;
• Valid driver's license; job will require travel to off-site locations intermittently.