Civil Engineer / Project Manager - Public Works Infrastructure

Ardurra • Metairie, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer IV / Project Manager to join our Public Works Infrastructure team in Metairie, LA. 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.

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 multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience with roadway, drainage, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Working knowledge of municipal permitting, drainage and stormwater management, and utility coordination
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering design software
• Strong communication, client management, organizational, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with experience supporting Louisiana municipalities, DOTD projects, or local public agencies are strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Louisiana municipalities, public agencies, or DOTD projects preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• rich benefits programs
• family-like culture
• enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun work environment
• internal Ardurra Academy
• industry-leading Leadership program
• people-centric culture
• positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior