Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Join to apply for the Project Engineer role at Volkert, Inc. in New Orleans, LA. We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support our West Gulf Region located in New Orleans, LA. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and have EI license.

• Assisting in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructures
• These projects may include bridges, roads, tunnels, water, and sewage systems
• Different roadway design components include typical sections, geometric layouts, drainage analysis, maintenance of traffic plans
• Assignments will also involve tasks associated with producing a set of construction documents including drafting, computations, specifications, and cost estimate
• Mentor junior engineers
• Perform detailed engineering calculations & analysis, and utilize design software to solve complex issues
• Responsible for project schedules and client communications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 4 - 6 years of related experience
• Registered EI license is required; PE is preferred
• Experience with Microstation, Geopak, Open Roads, and/or AutoCAD
• Has knowledge of local municipalities, funding sources, public infrastructure, and traffic
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering

• Civil Engineering