Civil Engineer / Project Manager - Public Works Infrastructure

Ardurra; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer IV / Project Manager to lead municipal infrastructure projects in Metairie, LA. The role focuses on planning, design, and delivery for local governments and public agencies, coordinating with utilities and regulatory bodies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in municipal civil engineering, a PE license, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Strong client management and leadership are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university
• 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, public works, civil infrastructure, or related fields
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience leading or managing public-sector civil engineering projects, including project scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience with roadway, drainage, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering design software

Responsibilities

• Lead and support planning, design, and delivery of municipal public works and infrastructure projects
• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects, managing scope, schedule, budget and quality
• Perform engineering design and analysis for roadways, drainage, stormwater, and utility systems
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and cost estimates
• Coordinate with municipalities, utility agencies, and regulatory bodies
• Lead project meetings and maintain communication with clients and stakeholders
• Manage permitting with local, state, and federal agencies
• Mentor junior staff and support business development efforts

Skills

Project management

Communication

Client management

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 8, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location: LA-New Orleans, Metairie, LA 70002, USA

• Engineering


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: CIVIL004245

Description

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer IV / Project Manager to join our Public Works Infrastructure team in Metairie, LA!

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm providing innovative infrastructure solutions to public and private sector clients throughout the United States. We leverage technical expertise, integrated project delivery, and local market knowledge to deliver practical, sustainable solutions for public infrastructure, utilities, transportation, drainage, and community development projects.

Our Metairie Public Works team partners with municipalities, local governments, utility providers, and public agencies to support infrastructure improvement and community development initiatives throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. Our team delivers roadway, drainage, utility, and municipal infrastructure projects focused on improving resiliency, mobility, and long-term public infrastructure performance.

Primary Function

The Civil Engineer IV / Project Manager will lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and public works projects for local government and public agency clients. This role will be responsible for technical project execution and will serve as Project Manager on assigned roadway, drainage, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure improvement projects.

The ideal candidate will possess experience with municipal infrastructure design and project delivery, including permitting, utility coordination, drainage analysis, client coordination, and management of project scope, schedule, and budget. Candidates with experience supporting Louisiana municipalities, DOTD projects, or local public agencies are strongly preferred.

Primary Duties

• Lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal public works and infrastructure projects


• Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project delivery


• Perform and oversee engineering design and analysis for roadway, drainage, stormwater, water distribution, wastewater collection, and utility infrastructure systems


• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents


• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and coordinate with municipalities, utility agencies, regulatory entities, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary project teams


• Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with clients and project stakeholders throughout project delivery


• Manage permitting and coordinate with applicable local, state, and federal agencies


• Perform and oversee drainage and stormwater analyses associated with roadway and municipal infrastructure improvements


• Coordinate utility conflicts, relocations, and infrastructure rehabilitation efforts


• Manage project tasks and staff assignments and monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.


• Support proposal development, project scoping, fee development, and other business development efforts as needed

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university


• 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal engineering, public works, civil infrastructure, or related fields


• Professional Engineer (PE) license required


• Experience leading or managing public-sector civil engineering projects, including project scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary project teams


• Experience with roadway, drainage, stormwater, water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects


• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports


• Working knowledge of municipal permitting, drainage and stormwater management, and utility coordination


• Experience working with Louisiana municipalities, public agencies, or DOTD projects preferred


• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering design software


• Strong communication, client management, organizational, and project management skills

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in City and Regional Planning.


• Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering.


• Bachelors or better in Construction Engineering.


• Bachelors or better in Engineering.


• Bachelors or better in Transportation Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Professional Engineer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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