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Senior Project Engineer

New Orleans, LA

On-site Full time

$100,000 to $127,000 a year

The employer is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm serving public agencies and private developers.

As a Senior Project Engineer with the employer, you will set technical direction and help shape how the construction engineering team works. This position is based in New Orleans, LA. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our New Orleans location.

What you’ll do

  • Attend owner and subcontractor meetings and keep minutes
  • Track budgets and costs alongside the project manager
  • Coordinate subcontractors and track the project schedule
  • Review drawings and specifications for conflicts
  • Support closeout documentation
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work
  • Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Ability to read construction drawings
  • Comfort working on active job sites
  • Strong organizational skills
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • Experience on projects over $20M
  • OSHA 30 certification

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in New Orleans, LA is $100,000 – $127,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account with employer contribution
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Wellness stipend
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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