Engineer 8- Division Chief

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as Chief of the Engineering Division. The incumbent directs a critical segment of CPRA’s coastal restoration and hurricane protection program, overseeing the planning, design, construction, and long-term engineering management of complex, multi-million-dollar projects. This position plays a vital role in protecting Louisiana’s coastal communities and natural resources, balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations while leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the state’s challenging coastal environment.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering
• Two years of experience at the supervisory level or above
• Four years of licensed engineering experience; OR Eight years of professional engineering experience
• Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
• A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
• Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.
• Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight of CPRA’s engineering program, directing a multidisciplinary staff of 20-23 professionals and contractors responsible for multi-million-dollar coastal restoration projects.
• Oversees all aspects of in-house project design, design deliverables from consultants and contractors, budgets, schedules, and implementation while ensuring quality, fiscal accountability, timely delivery, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as engineering firms and contractors, to oversee contract performance and ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Leads the development and evaluation of engineering proposals, making independent technical recommendations and decisions in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Evaluates RSIQ, RFQ, and RFP responses and negotiates consultant costs for professional service contracts to ensure effective use of state resources.
• Serves as Contract Manager for all professional services IDIQ contracts.
• Serves as CPRA’s senior engineering representative for coastal restoration planning and design, advising agency leadership and coordinating with federal, state, and local partners on complex technical and project risk considerations to improve project performance, longevity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provides technical engineering recommendations on coastal projects and permits, reviews and approves engineering reports, and directs special studies and briefings for executive, legislative, and other stakeholders on coastal restoration initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed