Civil Project Engineer
About The Position
Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to support its transportation and civil infrastructure practice in Louisiana. The role focuses on delivering City of New Orleans and other municipal infrastructure projects while also supporting LADOTD design and construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) work. The successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with experience taking municipal and transportation infrastructure projects through design and construction. Previous LADOTD experience is strongly preferred, and City of New Orleans project experience is a plus. The engineer will lead and support project design and delivery, prepare and review engineering documents, provide construction-phase support, coordinate with clients and project partners, assist project managers with delivery, and provide technical guidance to junior staff. The position follows a hybrid approach centered on in-office collaboration, with at least three days per week in the office. Mott MacDonald offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience delivering municipal, transportation, and/or public infrastructure projects.
- Experience with civil infrastructure design and construction administration and/or CE&I.
- Experience preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, quantities, estimates, and construction documents.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous LADOTD experience, particularly in roadway design and/or CE&I.
- Familiarity with LADOTD standards, specifications, and project delivery procedures.
- Louisiana PE license or ability to obtain Louisiana licensure through comity.
- Previous experience delivering City of New Orleans infrastructure projects.
- Experience with roadway, drainage, water/wastewater, and utility infrastructure.
- Experience with OpenRoads Designer.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the design and delivery of municipal civil infrastructure projects, including roadway, drainage, utilities, water/wastewater, and related improvements.
- Prepare and review plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and other engineering deliverables.
- Support LADOTD roadway design and CE&I assignments in accordance with applicable standards, specifications, and procedures.
- Provide engineering support during construction, including review of RFIs, submittals, field conditions, design changes, and other construction-related issues.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, utility companies, subconsultants, inspectors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Assist Project Managers with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project delivery.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- FSA and HSA accounts.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Caregiver leave.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Professional registration and membership reimbursements.
- Tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
