Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in New Orleans seeks a Civil Engineer Intern with 2–4 years of experience to join our growing team. You’ll work on municipal and transportation infrastructure projects across Louisiana, gaining experience in design, CE&I, and construction administration while progressing toward licensure.

The role emphasizes field and office engineering support, with opportunities to participate in roadway, drainage, water, sewer, and utilities projects, under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Current Engineer Intern (EI) certification in the State of Louisiana.
• 2–4 years of civil engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to work in both field and office environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support municipal and transportation infrastructure projects from design through construction.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, calculations, quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and other technical deliverables under the direction of senior engineers.
• Support roadway, drainage, paving, water, sewer, utility, traffic control, and other civil infrastructure design activities.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, design information, and contract documents.
• Provide field and office engineering support for construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, pay applications, change documentation, schedules, and project correspondence.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, action items, and other construction documentation.
• Perform site visits, field investigations, and construction observations and document construction progress, field conditions, quantities, and items requiring follow-up.
• Coordinate with Resident Inspectors and project staff to obtain field records, photographs, quantities, testing documentation, and other information needed to support construction administration.
• Assist with review of contractor quantities and supporting documentation for progress payments.
• Support preparation and documentation of field changes, change requests, cost estimates, and related construction documentation.
• Participate in project, client, preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings and assist with meeting documentation and follow-up.
• Assist with reviewing and tracking construction schedules and progress.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, inspectors, testing laboratories, utility agencies, and other project stakeholders under the direction of senior project staff.
• Participate in construction inspection and CE&I assignments as project needs require.

Skills

Reading plans

Verbal communication

Written communication

Field and office work

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Engineering Intern (EI) certification (LA)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern with 2–4 years of experience to join our growing New Orleans team. This position offers the opportunity to work on municipal and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Louisiana while developing experience across engineering design, construction administration, and construction engineering and inspection (CE&I).

The initial assignment will have a strong construction administration focus, providing both field and office engineering support for active municipal infrastructure construction. As project needs evolve, the engineer will also have opportunities to support design and CE&I assignments involving roadway, drainage, water, sewer, utilities, and other civil infrastructure improvements.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, the successful candidate will gain experience across the project lifecycle while developing toward professional licensure and increasing technical and project responsibilities within Mott MacDonald.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support municipal and transportation infrastructure projects from design through construction.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, calculations, quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and other technical deliverables under the direction of senior engineers.
• Support roadway, drainage, paving, water, sewer, utility, traffic control, and other civil infrastructure design activities.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, design information, and contract documents.
• Provide field and office engineering support for construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, pay applications, change documentation, schedules, and project correspondence.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, action items, and other construction documentation.
• Perform site visits, field investigations, and construction observations and document construction progress, field conditions, quantities, and items requiring follow-up.
• Coordinate with Resident Inspectors and project staff to obtain field records, photographs, quantities, testing documentation, and other information needed to support construction administration.
• Assist with review of contractor quantities and supporting documentation for progress payments.
• Support preparation and documentation of field changes, change requests, cost estimates, and related construction documentation.
• Participate in project, client, preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings and assist with meeting documentation and follow-up.
• Assist with reviewing and tracking construction schedules and progress.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, inspectors, testing laboratories, utility agencies, and other project stakeholders under the direction of senior project staff.
• Participate in construction inspection and CE&I assignments as project needs require.

We are looking for an engineer who is interested in developing a broad civil engineering background and gaining experience in both the field and office.

We invite applications from candidates with the followign experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Current Engineer Intern (EI) certification in the State of Louisiana.
• 2–4 years of civil engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to work in both field and office environments.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, project managers, field personnel, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Preferred
  • Previous CE&I experience with LADOTD or construction administration experience supporting City of New Orleans or Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans projects.
  • Experience with roadway, drainage, water, sewer, utility, paving, or other municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Working knowledge of or exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, or similar civil engineering design software. Advanced proficiency is not required.
  • Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management and document control software.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software.
  • Experience with or exposure to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, pay applications, change documentation, construction schedules, or other construction administration activities.

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Rewards

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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