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HNTB

Water Resources Sr. Technical Advisor

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$111K - $111K/yr

Serves as an advisor on complex projects to provide technical designs, plans and specifications What You'll Do: * Performs independent technical reviews, makes recommendations, and provides technical ...

Worley

Principal Electrical Designer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Develop designs for lighting, power distribution, cable tray, grounding systems, and electrical ... Provide solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems under general direction while ...

Trilon

Civil Designer

Baton Rouge, LA · Hybrid

The Civil Designer provides technical leadership and hands-on expertise in the development of high-quality design deliverables for civil engineering projects. This role works both independently and ...

H&H

Civil Designer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

  • Retirement

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Civil Designer in our Baton Rouge office. H&H is a ... deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design ...

HGA

Mechanical/Piping Designer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: * Interpret and analyze general designs provided by ...

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EskewDumezRipple

Senior Interior Designer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develop and oversee high-quality design presentations, space planning studies, technical ... Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers across the studio. Qualifications ...

EskewDumezRipple

Senior Interior Designer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develop and oversee high-quality design presentations, space planning studies, technical ... Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers across the studio. Qualifications ...

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How much do technical designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical designer in Baton Rouge, LA is $77,073.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,400.00 and $88,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a technical designer?

A technical designer works in the fashion industry to help take a garment from concept to shelf. As a technical designer, it’s your job to take creative designs and adapt these ideas into actual products. Your primary duties include reviewing design work, developing a plan with the manufacturer, and ensuring that the finished product meets the quality standards of your company. You must have knowledge of patterns, fit, and fashion design. As the industry is becoming more modernized, you should also be familiar with the various tech and software tools used in the design process. While this position is most common in fashion apparel, you may find work in other industries as well.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a technical designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Designer, you need a strong background in design principles, garment construction, and technical specifications, often supported by a degree in fashion design or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, pattern-making tools, and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities ensure accurate product development, clear collaboration between design and production teams, and high-quality finished products.

How does a technical designer typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

Technical Designers work closely with various departments, such as product development, engineering, and production teams, to ensure that designs are both creative and technically feasible. They frequently translate creative concepts into detailed technical specifications and often participate in meetings to resolve design challenges or clarify requirements. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as Technical Designers must balance the creative vision with manufacturing constraints and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

How much does a technical designer earn?

The average salary for a technical designer varies by experience and industry, typically ranging from $50,000 to $90,000 annually. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced technical designers with specialized skills can earn over $100,000. Salaries are also influenced by location, company size, and certifications in design tools or technical skills.
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Infographic showing various Technical Designer job openings in Baton Rouge, LA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,073 per year, or $37.1 per hour.

Water Resources Sr. Technical Advisor

HNTB

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

$111K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for providing guidance and direction in area of expertise and functional discipline. This position supports the technical aspect of project development and delivery including proposal development, scope implementation and change management. Responsible for applying advanced engineering methods, techniques, and analyses to provide solutions, make recommendations and resolve issues. Ensures industry and HNTB standards of design are applied consistently and effectively across projects ranging in discipline, size and complexity. Independently applies knowledge and experience in partnership with internal project team members and external client counterparts. Serves as an advisor on complex projects to provide technical designs, plans and specifications

What You'll Do:

  • Performs independent technical reviews, makes recommendations, and provides technical guidance as requested on complex or unusual engineering projects. Provides direction to resolve technical issues as requested.
  • Provides technical expertise and advice to project leadership, and mentoring/support to production staff.
  • Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.
  • Coordinates technical aspects with client counterpart and teaming partners at local leadership level for work within and across disciplines on complex or unusual engineering projects.
  • Develops and advises on technical consistency within and across disciplines on processes and projects.
  • Ensures same standard and practices are being applied.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience, or
  • Master's degree in Engineering and 11 year of relevant experience, or
  • PhD in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Serves as the lead technical engineer for large projects of a complex or unusual nature and is recognized as an expert in the technical field.

  • Identifies and communicates industry best practices, trends, and risks through presentations, articles, and white papers.

  • Uses senior-level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutions.

  • Serves as a trusted advisor to clients, is sought out for expertise in their given field, and serves as the differentiator for the firm against competition.

  • Represents the firm as a member of industry advisory committees.

Primary Focus Will Include:

  • H&H work on Water Resources projects including transportation and drainage projects, and floodplain master planning.

  • Assists civil works department by performing engineering-related tasks including research, development, calculations, design and delivery on assigned project(s).

  • Assists Project Managers with management of design review process.

  • Preparation of construction documents, including reports, plans, and specifications.

  • Mentorship and training of younger staff.

What We Prefer:

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • 20 years relevant experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification
  • Project experience with Louisiana clients including CPRA, USACE, and regional levee boards
  • Coastal Engineering

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#EL #Water #LI-EL1

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Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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