Time Project Engineer Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY:

This position as a Project Engineer is one of full-time employment and will serve as a Technical Infrastructure Engineer and Project Manager. The Project Engineer will assist during project planning and construction execution phases. The employee will also contribute to the monitoring and maintenance of project health through continued oversight and updates to the project management platform.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a discipline in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in infrastructure planning, design, and construction project management.
• Experience with public utilities, land acquisition processes, regulators, and stakeholder coordination required, with experience working on water infrastructure projects preferred.
• Professional Engineering License required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong emphasis on team relations.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, organize project schedules, contracts, and manage consultants and contractors.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently while managing multiple concurrent deadline-driven projects.
• Ability to exercise initiative and innovative thinking.
• Ability to work with and coordinate with engineering and other department team members.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Self Motivated – Shows initiative and the ability to achieve something with one’s own enthusiasm or interest without needing pressure from others.
• Problem-Solver – Capable of analyzing complex issues, identifying root causes, and proposing effective solutions.
• Planning / Organizing – Able to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently; able to organize and manage various projects in their entirety.
• Detailed – Able to pay close attention to the small particulars when working on a particular task in order to produce a high-quality product.
• Dependable – Follows through on commitments, reliable resource for clients and junior staff, and maintain open/consistent communication with the Engineering Director.
• Analytical – Able to deconstruct information into smaller categories in order to draw conclusions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Management including but not limited to, scheduling and leading weekly calls with consultants, contractors, and utility providers.
• Provide feedback based on approved design documents.
• Perform financial and contractual reviews to support infrastructure project planning and timing decisions.
• Update and maintain the project management platform throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage larger projects from early strategy phases, to proposal through closeout.
• Provide guidance and project management oversight to ensure projects are completed and delivered, safely, on time and on budget.
• Present findings to the public and clients on topics such as bid proposals, environmental impact statements, and various project designs to support decision making on capital prioritization and scheduling.
• Develop and manage various engineering and environmental projects.
• Responsible for maintaining existing client relationships.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with supervisor to ensure alignment on project goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Manage safety compliance with all client and internal requirements/training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to travel occasionally and on short notice to project sites.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain, sometimes for extended periods of time.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in said position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties and skills required of the individual classified in this position.

ADDITIONAL COMPANY INFORMATION:

The above Job Description is a written statement of facts describing the scope, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of this position as it is. It is intended to provide a clear picture of the position’s role within the organization.

This job description is subject to change as Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC evolves, and in no way implies that this description includes all the duties associated with this position. Job duties related to this position may be added/removed from the job description as needed. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC depends on its employees to assess current positions and update position description as duties change, responsibilities increase/decrease, technology improvements occur, or because of any other factors which may impact the success of such position.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. It is the policy of Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC to be nondiscriminatory in all matters regarding the selection, recruiting, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, work assignment, scheduling, compensation of employees, and any or all other terms and conditions of employment. The company does not unlawfully discriminate based on any applicable, legally protected classification or characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at HumanResources@providenceeng.com.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled