Civil Engineer​/Project Manager - Public Works Infrastructure

• Posted on October 8, 2026

Showing 1 location Metairie, LA 70002, USA

• Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CIVIL
  004245

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer IV / Project Manager to join our Public Works Infrastructure team in Metairie, LA
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Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm providing innovative infrastructure solutions to public and private sector clients throughout the United States. We leverage technical expertise, integrated project delivery, and local market knowledge to deliver practical, sustainable solutions for public infrastructure, utilities, transportation, drainage, and community development projects.

Our Metairie Public Works team partners with municipalities, local governments, utility providers, and public agencies to support infrastructure improvement and community development initiatives throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. Our team delivers roadway, drainage, utility, and municipal infrastructure projects focused on improving resiliency, mobility, and long-term public infrastructure performance.

Primary Function

The Civil Engineer IV / Project Manager will lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and public works projects for local government and public agency clients. This role will be responsible for technical project execution and will serve as Project Manager on assigned roadway, drainage, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure improvement projects.

The ideal candidate will possess experience with municipal infrastructure design and project delivery, including permitting, utility coordination, drainage analysis, client coordination, and management of project scope, schedule, and budget. Candidates with experience supporting Louisiana municipalities, DOTD projects, or local public agencies are strongly preferred.

Primary Duties

• Lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal public works and infrastructure projects
• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project delivery
• Perform and oversee engineering design and analysis for roadway, drainage, stormwater, water distribution, wastewater collection, and utility infrastructure systems
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and coordinate with municipalities, utility agencies, regulatory entities, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients and project stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Manage permitting and coordinate with applicable local, state, and federal agencies
• Perform and oversee drainage and stormwater analyses associated with roadway and municipal infrastructure improvements
• Coordinate utility conflicts, relocations, and infrastructure rehabilitation efforts
• Manage project tasks and staff assignments and monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Support proposal development, project scoping, fee development, and other business development efforts as needed

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university
• 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, public works, civil infrastructure, or related fields
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience leading or managing public-sector civil engineering projects, including project scope, schedule, budget, and…