Engineering Assistant

Cleco Power•Pineville, LA

13d

About The Position

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco— where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. Role Purpose The Engineering Assistant is an experienced professional with thorough knowledge of and some experience with electric utility facility relocation and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) processes. This position is responsible for facilitating all statewide utility relocation projects. Works with utility relocation engineer, right-of-way agents, operations personnel, distribution engineering personnel, and governmental affairs to address all requests from LA DOTD. Assist the utility relocation engineer with all tasks from reception of requests to final payment reception and project closure.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field
0-3+ years of related experience
Business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry
Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area
Planning and project management skills
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
BEHAVIORAL
Building Organizational Talent
Building Partnerships
Leading Teams
Business Acumen
Communication
Courage
Building Self-Insight
Building Talent
Driving for Results
Energizing the Organization
Driving Execution
Building Trusting Relationships
Driving Innovation
Planning and Organizing
Safety
Establishing Strategic Direction
TECHNICAL
Analytical skills
Compliance

Responsibilities

Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.
Works closely with and develops relationships with state and local governments to stay abreast of planned road construction projects.
Receives requests from LA DOTD and incorporates them into Cleco process, tracks them, and issues consolidated reports and budgets as required.
Assists with the design, bidding, construction, and project management activities of utility relocation projects.
Works closely with other departments within Cleco and external contractors to accomplish project, departmental, and company goals in a timely and economical manner.
Assists in the annual preparation of the Utility Relocation budget outlining the Cleco contribution versus reimbursable amounts for all utility relocation projects and keeps the budget updated.
Ensures that Utility Relocation Agreements (URA) are accurate, complete, and properly executed.
Ensures that all project data including drawings, cost estimates and correspondence are available as needed to meet deadlines as set by LA DOTD or other entity.
Tracks invoicing to expedite Cleco reimbursements.
Files all Utility Relocation Agreement (URA) contracts in the Cleco Records Center within 1 week of receiving approved numbered contract from LA DOTD or other entity.
May perform other duties as assigned.