Professional Civil Engineer (Road Engineer)

POSITION:   Professional Civil Engineer: Road Engineer (Sign On Bonus) 

STATUS:                  Full Time
STARTING PAY:     Based on experience
HOURS:                   Monday thru Thursday 7:30am to 5:00pm and Friday 7:30am to 11:30am; Additional hours may be required based on project needs
LOCATION:             Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Professional Civil Engineer in the Transportation Engineering Division; focused on continuing career as a technical expert and/or project manager for Road Projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can meet the challenges defined by our clients and continuously develop himself or herself on a career level. Salary level negotiable. Sign-on bonus available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • BS Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering curriculum
  • Advanced degree a plus
  • Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Louisiana or ability to become registered immediately
  • 10+ years of qualifying experience as a Professional Engineer
  • Strong background in advanced computer software
  • Experience with LADOTD, or similar agency, requirements and standards pertaining to roadway and bridge projects
  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable design codes and client’s standards
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • Road design experiences with Louisiana DOTD, preferred
  • Design experiences with storm water drainage and HEC RAS, preferred
  • Experience with Microstation, preferred
  • Experience with Inroads, preferred

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to providing engineering and technical support within the Transportation Department through services such as project development, detailed project design, calculation and proposal development, opinion of cost, and technical engineering and inspection for a variety of road projects. Specific examples include:

  • Utilizing engineering and CADD software to oversee and/or provide designs for road, drainage and other civil project plans and specifications
  • Interpreting electronic surveys to incorporate into plans
  • Project management for all phases of design work from inception to final acceptance
  • Manage projects to ensure efficient personnel utilization and on time delivery
  • Assist in the review of roadway calculations and plan submittals, shop drawing submittals, contractor proposals, requests for information, change orders, etc.
  • Performing project cost estimating
  • Develop project engineering fees and negotiate engineering contract scope of work Performing QA/QC reviews of the design activities of design team members
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
  • Assist in any duties required to deliver a quality product on schedule and within budget
  • Assist/support proposal development

BENEFITS:

  • 401(k)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Time

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G.E.C., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran’s status, or disability status.