Research And Development Engineer Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Civil Engineer

Rosehill Construction is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Prairieville, Louisiana office and work alongside our preconstruction and project management teams. This position will play an important role in evaluating potential development sites, reviewing civil and architectural documents, coordinating design, and assisting with the permitting and approval process from initial site evaluation through construction.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience working for a civil engineering, architectural, or related design firm and have experience working with municipalities, permitting departments, code enforcement officials, architects, engineers, utility providers, and other agencies involved in the development and construction process.

A Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Review civil drawings, site plans, surveys, drainage plans, utility plans, and related construction documents prior to bidding and construction.  Provide comments to civil firm and verify fixed.
• Assist with the coordination of civil engineers, architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, landscape architects, and other design consultants.
• Review potential development sites and identify issues related to zoning, setbacks, servitudes, easements, utilities, drainage, access, parking requirements, landscaping requirements, and local development codes.
• Research municipal, parish/county, and state requirements that may affect proposed projects.
• Coordinate with planning and zoning departments, permit offices, code enforcement officials, utility providers, fire departments, public works departments, and other governmental agencies.
• Assist in managing projects through the design, plan review, permitting, and approval process.
• Review plans for constructability and identify potential conflicts, missing information, or cost-saving opportunities prior to bid.
• Coordinate comments and revisions between Rosehill, architects, civil engineers, and other consultants.
• Assist the preconstruction team with site development scopes, budgets, and bid documents.
• Track permitting, design comments, plan revisions, and outstanding approvals.
• Participate in project meetings and periodic site visits as needed.
• Help identify potential site or design issues early in the development process to reduce delays and unexpected construction costs.
  

Education Qualifications

Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required.

Experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree for candidates with relevant civil design, permitting, development, or construction experience.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of the civil/site development and permitting process.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, architects, contractors, owners, and governmental agencies.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify potential design and constructability issues.
• Comfortable communicating directly with municipalities and regulatory agencies to resolve comments and move projects through the approval process.
• General understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing is preferred.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, primarily office-based position located in Rosehill Construction's Prairieville, Louisiana office. Periodic travel to project sites, municipal offices, meetings, and other locations may be required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, communicate verbally, and work at a computer for extended periods. The position may require occasional site visits involving walking over uneven terrain and exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including heat, cold, dust, dirt, noise, and active construction equipment. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.

For more information about Rosehill Construction, please visit rosehillbuilt.com.