Senior Civil Engineer
Baton Rouge, LA
Full Time
Active
Experienced
Ready to Make an Impact?
On behalf of a client in the engineering sector, we are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to serve as a technical leader on water, wastewater, stormwater and drainage, and roadway infrastructure projects.
This is a hands-on design role for an experienced professional engineer who wants to stay close to the technical work – leading the engineering behind the projects, setting the design approach, solving complex technical problems, and making sure the final product is sound, buildable, and built to last – rather than focusing on program and project management.
The Work You Can Do:
As a senior civil engineer, you'll be a go-to technical resource within a collaborative team of engineers, designers, and project managers, guiding municipal infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
Your Work May Include:
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
On behalf of a client in the engineering sector, we are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to serve as a technical leader on water, wastewater, stormwater and drainage, and roadway infrastructure projects.
This is a hands-on design role for an experienced professional engineer who wants to stay close to the technical work – leading the engineering behind the projects, setting the design approach, solving complex technical problems, and making sure the final product is sound, buildable, and built to last – rather than focusing on program and project management.
The Work You Can Do:
As a senior civil engineer, you'll be a go-to technical resource within a collaborative team of engineers, designers, and project managers, guiding municipal infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
Your Work May Include:
- Leading the design and analysis of water distribution, sanitary sewer, stormwater, drainage, and roadway infrastructure
- Performing and overseeing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling
- Preparing, reviewing, and sealing engineering calculations, plans, specifications, technical reports, and construction cost estimates
- Developing and directing the development of construction plans and design documents in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software
- Serving as the technical authority on quality-control reviews of calculations, plans, and deliverables
- Evaluating existing plans, survey data, utility information, and record drawings to inform design decisions
- Leading the technical development of local, state, and federal permit applications and coordinating with regulatory agencies
- Conducting site visits and field investigations to assess existing conditions
- Providing engineering support during construction, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, site observations, and resolution of field issues
- Providing technical input on project scopes, schedules, and fee estimates
- Mentoring and developing engineer interns, junior engineers, and designers
- Is a true technical expert who enjoys the design work itself
- Has a track record of designing water, sewer, drainage, and roadway projects that have been built
- Sets high standards for technical quality and holds the team to them
- Solves complex problems with sound judgment and practical solutions
- Enjoys teaching and sharing expertise with less experienced engineers
- Communicates technical issues clearly to clients, agencies, contractors, and team members
- Can balance multiple projects and priorities without losing sight of deadlines or details
- Is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana or willing to relocate
What You'll Bring to Their Team:
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited program
- An active Professional Engineer (PE) license, with Louisiana registration or the ability to obtain it through comity
- 8 or more years of civil engineering design experience
- Demonstrated experience designing water, wastewater, stormwater/drainage, and roadway projects for municipal or public clients
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software
- Thorough knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal design standards and regulatory requirements
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
- Experience in water, sewer, and drainage design is strongly preferred
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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