Civil Engineer

Basin Engineering & Surveying; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Basin Engineering & Surveying is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to work in Metairie, Louisiana. You'll engage in civil site design, public works projects, and coordinate with experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, EIT certification or similar progress, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers a salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 per year plus benefits, providing real growth potential within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• EIT or Engineer-in-Training certification, or progress towards PE.
• 2+ years of civil engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil site design plans including grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Support public works and site development projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare technical reports.
• Develop construction documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Skills

Civil engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

EIT or Engineer-in-Training certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Why Basin Engineering & Surveying

You won't be parked on busywork. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with experienced, licensed engineers on live projects, with clear mentorship toward your PE and exposure to the full lifecycle site design, land surveying, structural work, public works, and drone-based mapping. Basin holds professional engineering licenses across 27 states, so the project variety is real and the path to grow is wide open.

About Basin Engineering & Surveying

Basin Engineering & Surveying is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm delivers civil site design, structural engineering, land surveying, public works, and drone services, performing engineering work nationwide and surveying regionally across the southeast. With professional engineering licenses in 27 states, Basin pairs the reach of a large firm with the close-knit, collaborative feel of a growing team.

What you'll do

• 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

Nice to have: experience with land surveying coordination, public works projects, or drone and GIS mapping.

Compensation & benefits

Salary range: $70,000$90,000 per year, plus medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Apply now

If you're ready to do meaningful engineering work with a team that invests in your growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and tell us a bit about the projects you're proud of.

Basin Engineering & Surveying is an equal opportunity employer.