Engineer 3-5 (CPG)

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, through the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E), seeks a Levee Safety Engineer and Inspection Team Leader to supervise inspections of levees, floodwalls, gates, and related infrastructure across Orleans, St. Bernard, and East Jefferson parishes.

The role coordinates inspection reports and corrective work with Operations and Maintenance personnel. The position requires a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience inspecting levees, floodwalls, floodgates and related infrastructure.
• Experience in coordinating reports, repairs and permit processes.
• Ability to manage capital improvement and repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute comprehensive inspections of levee and flood protection components.
• Prepare inspection reports and advocate for corrective work with operations teams.
• Serve as project manager for capital improvement and repair projects.
• Review plans, monitor construction and evaluate changes for compliance and constructability.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants and public on permit requirements and enforcement.

Skills

Levee inspections

Project management

Engineering judgment

Team supervision

Contract coordination

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes.

We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This position serves as the agency’s Levee Safety Engineer and Inspection Team Leader, providing professional engineering support for the inspection, maintenance, design, construction, and permitting of SLFPA-E’s flood protection systems and facilities throughout the parishes of Orleans, St. Bernard, and East Jefferson.

The incumbent leads and coordinates comprehensive inspections of levees, floodwalls, floodgates, marine navigation complexes, and other critical infrastructure. This includes routine quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections, as well as inspections following hurricanes, high-river conditions, and other significant weather events.

The position assists with preparing required inspection reports and works with Operations and Maintenance personnel to develop repair scopes and coordinate corrective work. The position also serves as a project manager for capital improvement and repair projects involving flood protection infrastructure. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, applying engineering judgment, monitoring construction activities, coordinating with contractors and consultants, evaluating proposed plan changes, reviewing project records and payment estimates, and assisting with construction and claims management.

In addition, the incumbent reviews permit applications for compliance with SLFPA-E, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and state requirements; communicates permitting requirements to applicants, contractors, engineers, and the public; and performs inspections to verify ongoing permit compliance.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

NOTE: Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Plans, coordinates and executes thorough inspections of the agency's various flood protection system components. Inspects levees, floodgates, floodwalls, and marine navigational complex structures to ensure critical infrastructure is in good working condition as needed (quarterly, semiannually and annual) and following weather events (hurricane, riverine flooding).
• Assists Engineer 6 and the Engineering Department in the formulation of inspection reports for United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Annual Inspections, daily High River Inspections (as needed) and the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) / State Quarterly Inspections.
• Assist Operations and Maintenance departments with coordinating necessary repairs determined by inspection results including formulating repair scope for in-house repairs by FPA personnel or outside contractors as needed.
• Serves as a project manager on capital improvement projects using engineering judgment and principles. These projects include levee construction and repair projects, floodgates, floodwalls and other flood protection system features.
• Makes engineering decisions; and Interprets construction plans to determine practicality, if they serve the purpose intended, constructability, and if they use sound engineering practices.
• Provides functional supervision of staff and engineering consultants and assists the Engineer 6 and Engineering Manager with construction management on improvement projects.
• Participates in preconstruction conferences with engineers and contractors to discuss construction scheduling, method of construction and potential problems.
• Reviews field records for partial and final estimates on high dollar projects. Devises and implements plan changes within these projects. Prepares primary claim analysis and synopsis for review and approval.
• Provides technical assistance (review) with permit applications ensuring the compliance of FPA, USACE and CPRA requirements. Communicates with the public, contractors, and engineers concerning permit requirements and enforcement.
• Schedules and executes permit compliance inspections throughout the permit process as well as prior to a High River event to ensure permit holders are operating within their allowed parameters.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5 depending on level of experience.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position (40-hour work week); it offers a flexible work schedule.

Compensation: Full-time employees are eligible for a compressive benefits package, including participation in the state’s retirement plan, health insurance, agency-paid short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave.

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:

Engineer 3

Engineer 4

Engineer 5

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Sage Celestin

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East

[e-mail]

504-286-3112