Construction Engineer I

Austin NAWIC; Metairie (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc in Metairie seeks a Construction Engineer I to support project lifecycles from initiation to closeout. The role involves both office planning and field coordination with the construction group on capital projects.

The candidate should have an ABET-accredited engineering degree, strong communication skills, and MS Office proficiency. This full-time position offers exposure to diverse projects within the utility sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Zero to one year of experience; entry-level for CE I role.
• Strong written and verbal communication; presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist construction group to manage capital projects from definition to closeout.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules with teams.
• Participate in on-site field visits and review outages and permits.
• Prepare detailed construction plans and coordinate with vendors.
• Support safety, quality checks, and progress reporting throughout projects.

Skills

MS Office Proficient

Strong Communication

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (ABET)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

EDG Inc

Construction Engineer I

Job Opening Details

Industry *Electric Utilities

Position Construction Engineer I

Req Code 3029

General Location Metairie

Primary Responsibilities RequisitionNumber: 3029

JobTitle: Construction Engineer I

DateOpened: 12/16/2026

Location: Metairie

Industry: ElectricUtilities

Department: ConstructionManagement

EmploymentType: Full-Time Regular

Part-TimeAvailable: No

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSAExemption: Exempt-Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime

Job Summary

The Construction Engineer (CE) will be engaged in theproject from the initiation / definition phase through final commissioning andcloseout. Below is list of activities / deliverables the CE may be involved inthroughout the life cycle of a project from initiation to final commissioningand closeout. Project scopes vary as will the roles of the CE for each project.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Construction Group to manage capitalprojects through the entire life cycle from definition to closeout

Participate as a member of project teams to developproject scope, project cost estimate, project schedule

Participate on site field / scope visits

Assist others in developing schedule including criticalpaths

Develop detailed construction plans and identify outagerequirements to implement new facilities, Identify required permits, &Develop detailed estimates.

Work with Utility Company major accounts groupregarding outages that affect external/internal customers

Develop construction contract bid packages; reviewresponses and participate in vendor selection

• Develop bid package / RFP
• Conduct pre-bid meeting with contractors

Participate in design constructability reviews for alldisciplines (site, foundation, electrical & relay, T-Line) to identify andeliminate costly expenses during the construction phase

Develop detailed construction plan, which includes alist of outages, exact work dates, and construction resource requirements

Identifies and addresses all project safety hazards andenvironmental concerns. Responsible for monitoring and routine reporting onproject construction schedule and cost

Perform quality assurance checks during construction

Monitor schedule and progress versus requested inservice date

Responsible for closeout of construction contracts andas-built documentation

Monitors that all Utility Company procedures andprocesses are followed so that we will comply with all regulatory requirements

Provide Construction Management over site tocontractors responsible for constructing and commissioning TransmissionSubstations and Transmission Lines across the Utility Company System

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required (accepting December 2026 and May 2027 graduates;
• Degree must be from a college or university with an accredited engineering program (ABET);
• Requires zero (0) with less than one (1) year experience;
• Must have superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills;
• Requires a proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written;
• Must possess advanced knowledge of MS Office suite of products (especially MS Word and MS Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior internshipor on the job exposure/experience with capital projects construction;

Prior internshipor on the job exposure/experience in the Electric Utility Transmission orDistribution industry.

Additional Application Requirement

To beconsidered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office arerequired to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate tothe local area and that the candidate understands that there will be norelocation assistance provided.Candidate outside of commuting distance to the office who do not providea cover letter will not be screened for the position.In addition, the candidates location must beeasily identifiable either on submittal documents or in the candidatesregistration in our ATS.

Working Conditions:

Work is conducted in an office environment(Private or Semi-Private Office) and requires occasional travel to off-sitework locations

Field duties require outdoor work in a plant orconstruction atmosphere

Interaction with other team members, as well assupervisors and client personnel

Working plant, construction, and/or shop areasaround production machinery with extreme noise levels

Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection

May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes

May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation,which permits employee to communicate effectively

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timewith or without reasonable accommodation

Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employeeto conduct analysis and investigations

Sufficient manual dexterity with or withoutreasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine officeduties

Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office dutiesand travel when necessary to off-site locations

Other Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-freeworkplace.Applicants are subject topre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to therequirements of EDGs drug free workplace program, employees may be required tosign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programsrequired by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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