Engineer Intern: Coastal Restoration & Projects Lead

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana in Lafayette administers an Engineer role in the CPRA, focusing on coastal restoration and flood risk reduction through O&M and construction activities. This temporary appointment allows progression toward Engineer Intern certification while securing licensure.

The position includes leading projects, developing scopes of work, overseeing contracts, and reporting to stakeholders. Louisiana emphasizes eligibility for Engineer Intern certification and potential career progression

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates implementation of CPRA coastal restoration and flood protection projects in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.
• Serves as a senior technical expert within the Regional Office, providing leadership in the design, construction, and operations & maintenance (O&M) of large, complex, and high-profile projects.
• Develops scopes of work for engineering, surveying, professional services, and O&M activities.
• Reviews proposals, design reports, plans, specifications, and opinions of probable costs for professional services and construction.
• Administers and oversees consultant and construction contracts, including field/site visits and construction administration for major projects.
• Prepares and monitors project budgets, including task budgets, annual operating budgets, 20-year O&M budgets, and cost-share agreements.
• Prepares and delivers project status reports, funding adjustment requests, and presentations to Task Force/Trustee Implementation Group meetings and other stakeholders.
• Provides technical advisory support to freshwater, levee, parish drainage, and watershed districts, representing CPRA at board meetings as needed.
• Conducts site inspections, hurricane damage assessments, and periodic evaluations of levees, floodwalls, and related infrastructure; prepares associated reports and O&M recommendations.
• Maintains project documentation and drafts formal correspondence with private owners, consultants, and local, state, and federal agencies.

Job description

State of Louisiana in Lafayette administers an Engineer role in the CPRA, focusing on coastal restoration and flood risk reduction through O&M and construction activities. This temporary appointment allows progression toward Engineer Intern certification while securing licensure.

The position includes leading projects, developing scopes of work, overseeing contracts, and reporting to stakeholders. Louisiana emphasizes eligibility for Engineer Intern certification and potential career progression