Civil Engineer - Public Works Infrastructure
About The Position
Ardurra is seeking a Civil Engineer 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. The Public Works Engineer III will support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and public works projects for local government and public agency clients. This role will contribute to roadway, drainage, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure improvement projects while coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and public sector stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess experience with municipal infrastructure design, permitting, utility coordination, drainage analysis, and public works project delivery. Candidates with experience supporting Louisiana municipalities, DOTD projects, or local public agencies are strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, public works engineering, civil infrastructure, or related fields.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite, and related engineering software.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
- Experience with roadway, drainage, utility, water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects preferred.
- Experience working with Louisiana municipalities, public agencies, or DOTD projects preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, design, and preparation of construction documents for municipal public works projects.
- Perform engineering design and analysis for roadway, drainage, stormwater, water distribution, wastewater collection, and utility infrastructure systems.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
- Coordinate with municipalities, utility agencies, regulatory entities, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.
- Assist with permitting efforts and coordination with applicable local, state, and federal agencies.
- Support drainage and stormwater analyses associated with roadway and municipal infrastructure improvements.
- Assist with utility coordination, conflict analysis, and infrastructure rehabilitation planning.
- Participate in project meetings, client coordination, and public works planning discussions.
- Support project scheduling, task management, and overall project delivery efforts.
- Mentor junior engineering staff and support technical development within the team.
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
- valued as individuals
- supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths
- provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work
- positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
