Civil Engineer Associate

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer Associate to join our multidisciplinary team in Louisiana. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering design and project management. You’ll assist in preparing reports, specifications, plans, permit applications, and construction schedules, while supporting client communications and contributing to quality control efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general, entry-level support to the engineering department.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, schedules, reports, and project design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company and client quality requirements in all assigned programs, functions, and areas.
• Prepare design plans and specifications for projects.
• Evaluate the physical conditions of the worksite to aid in design plans.
• Conduct assessments of damage at worksites.
• Use CAD and other design software to develop design documents.
• Assist in construction administration duties for projects under construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or other relevant disciplines.
• Candidate must be willing to take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam within three months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Ability to visit sites during design and/or construction to observe and record applicable information needed.
• Ability to acclimate to project management software or related software.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervision: Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.