Civil Engineer Associate

Royal; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer Associate in Louisiana to join our multidisciplinary team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in design and project management, with responsibilities including reports, plans, permit applications, and construction schedules.

You will assist in preparing calculations, maintaining quality standards, and supporting client communications while gaining exposure to design and project coordination in a real-world setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or other relevant disciplines.
• Must be willing to take and pass the FE exam within three months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, entry-level support to the engineering department.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, schedules, reports, and project design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with company and client quality requirements.
• Prepare design plans and specifications for projects.
• Evaluate the physical conditions of the worksite to aid in design plans.
• Conduct assessments of damage at worksites.
• Use CAD and other design software to develop design documents.
• Assist in construction administration duties for projects under construction.

Skills

Civil engineering

CAD

MS Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Site visits

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD software

Project management software

Job description

About Us

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer Associate to join our multidisciplinary team in Louisiana. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in engineering design and project management. You’ll assist in preparing reports, specifications, plans, permit applications, and construction schedules, while supporting client communications and contributing to quality control efforts.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide general, entry-level support to the engineering department.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, schedules, reports, and project design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company and client quality requirements in all assigned programs, functions, and areas.
• Prepare design plans and specifications for projects.
• Evaluates the physical conditions of the worksite to aid in design plans.
• Conduct assessments of damage at worksites.
• Use of CAD and other design software to develop design documents.
• Assist in construction administration duties for projects under construction.

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or other relevant disciplines.
• Candidate must be willing to take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam within three months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license
• No experience required.

Supervision

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Ability to visit sites during design and/or construction to observe and record applicable information needed.
• Ability to acclimate to project management software or related software.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.