Civil Environmental Engineer

About the Opportunity

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Entry-Level Civil and Environmental Engineers to join a growing engineering team supporting major water infrastructure improvement projects throughout the New Orleans area. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career engineers looking to gain hands-on experience, meaningful project responsibilities, and exposure to multiple areas of engineering. You will work closely with experienced professional engineers, project managers, construction managers, and field teams while contributing to a major public infrastructure initiative that directly impacts the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with civil and water infrastructure engineering design, planning, and technical documentation.
• Support lead service line investigations, assessments, and replacement planning.
• Review engineering drawings, construction plans, project quantities, and field reports.
• Coordinate with survey teams, contractors, inspectors, and field personnel to support project activities.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, construction observations, and project inspections.
• Assist with construction management activities, including monitoring project schedules, budgets, and progress.
• Prepare technical reports, spreadsheets, project exhibits, and other engineering documentation.
• Support project procurement, scheduling, and coordination activities.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and program partners.
• Assist in identifying project challenges and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Gain exposure to the complete project lifecycle, from initial investigation and design through construction and completion.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Willingness to participate in both office-based engineering activities and fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
• Recent graduates and candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or academic project experience involving civil engineering, water infrastructure, utilities, or construction.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, or similar engineering software.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, construction documentation, and project management principles.
• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification or plans to pursue professional engineering licensure.