Civil Engineer - Site Development & Permitting

Rosehill Construction, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosehill Construction is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Prairieville, Louisiana office and work with our preconstruction and project management teams. You will evaluate potential development sites, review civil and architectural documents, coordinate design, and assist with the permitting and approval process from initial site evaluation through construction.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience with civil design, permitting, and coordination with municipalities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1–5 years of civil engineering or related design firm experience.
• Experience with municipalities, permitting departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficient reading of civil and architectural drawings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating design teams and project approvals.

Responsibilities

• Review civil drawings, site plans, surveys, drainage plans, utility plans, and related construction documents prior to bidding and construction.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, landscape architects, and other design consultants.
• Review potential development sites and identify issues related to zoning, setbacks, servitudes, easements, utilities, drainage, access, parking requirements, landscaping requirements, and local development codes.
• Research municipal, parish/county, and state requirements that may affect proposed projects.
• Coordinate with planning and zoning departments, permit offices, code enforcement officials, utility providers, fire departments, public works departments, and other governmental agencies.
• Assist in managing projects through the design, plan review, permitting, and approval process.
• Review plans for constructability and identify potential conflicts, missing information, or cost-saving opportunities prior to bid.
• Coordinate comments and revisions between Rosehill, architects, civil engineers, and other consultants.
• Track permitting, design comments, plan revisions, and outstanding approvals.
• Participate in project meetings and periodic site visits as needed.
• Help identify potential site or design issues early in the development process to reduce delays and unexpected construction costs.

Skills

Read civil/site drawings

Permitting process knowledge

Communication with engineers/architect

Multi-project management

Attention to constructability

Zoning/setbacks/easements knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/related field

Accredited Civil Engineering program preferred

Job description

Rosehill Construction is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Prairieville, Louisiana office and work with our preconstruction and project management teams. You will evaluate potential development sites, review civil and architectural documents, coordinate design, and assist with the permitting and approval process from initial site evaluation through construction.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience with civil design, permitting, and coordination with municipalities,