Civil Engineer

Accelera Staffing; New Orleans, Birmingham (LA, AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Civil Engineer with 2+ years of civil engineering experience for a field role that travels to customer sites across the United States. This on-site position supports public works and site development projects from concept through construction.

You will prepare site design plans (grading, drainage, utilities, roadways), perform engineering calculations, and develop construction drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• EIT or Engineer-in-Training certification, or progress toward PE, is required or pursued.
• 2+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil site design plans, including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway layouts
• Support public works and site development projects from concept through construction
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare technical reports and specifications
• Develop construction documents and drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Coordinate with surveyors, structural engineers, clients, and permitting agencies
• Conduct site visits and support construction-phase services as needed
• Help ensure designs meet applicable codes, regulations, and quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT or Engineer-in-Training certification, or progress toward PE

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Engineering software

Job description

• Prepare civil site design plans, including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway layouts
• Support public works and site development projects from concept through construction
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare technical reports and specifications
• Develop construction documents and drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Coordinate with surveyors, structural engineers, clients, and permitting agencies
• Conduct site visits and support construction-phase services as needed
• Help ensure designs meet applicable codes, regulations, and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• EIT or Engineer-in-Training certification, or progress toward your PE
• 2+ years of civil engineering experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D and standard engineering software
• Strong knowledge of civil design principles, grading, drainage, and utilities
• Clear written and verbal communication and solid attention to detail
• Ability to work on‑site at our Metairie, LA office

This is a field role: the work happens at customer and job sites across the U.S., and you can live anywhere in the country. Travel varies by assignment; the details are shared for each project.