Civil Construction Engineer - Project Lead & QA

Aventia; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ECM Consultants is seeking an experienced Civil-Construction Engineer to perform a full range of engineering functions, including planning, design review, cost estimating, and project scheduling. The role supports public health, safety, and welfare through strong QA and documentation practices.

You will lead project coordination, construction administration, and contract management, while mentoring CAD drafters and interns on multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in the Gulf South.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• 4–6 years of engineering experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Documentation: attend meetings, prepare minutes, develop agendas, maintain records.
• Construction Administration: review shop drawings, conduct site visits, issue change orders, prepare pay estimates.
• Quality Assurance & Contract Management: monitor QA sampling, respond to contractor claims, maintain as-built records.
• Team Leadership: supervise CAD drafters, inspectors, and interns; provide coaching.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Project coordination

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

Excel

Microsoft Project

SpecsIntact

Job description

ECM Consultants is seeking an experienced Civil-Construction Engineer to perform a full range of engineering functions, including planning, design review, cost estimating, and project scheduling. The role supports public health, safety, and welfare through strong QA and documentation practices.

You will lead project coordination, construction administration, and contract management, while mentoring CAD drafters and interns on multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in the Gulf South.