Project Engineer

Kosmos; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kosmos seeks a Project Engineer in Lafayette to support roadway and bridge design and construction. You'll coordinate with subconsultants, perform hydraulic and geometric analyses, and help prepare plans, cost estimates, and permit documents for bids and awards.

Ideal candidates bring a civil engineering degree (ABET), a LAPELS-registered PE, and strong teamwork, communication, and reading-drawing skills. Travel to off-site locations is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer registration with the Louisiana LAPELS.
• Ability to work well on diverse teams with all levels of management and clients.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings and documents.
• Valid driver's license; travel to off-site locations intermittently.

Responsibilities

• Project scoping and preparation of project proposals and contracts.
• Coordination with subconsultants for surveys, geotechnical, environmental, and traffic services for design and construction of roadway and bridge projects.
• Perform hydraulic and geometric analyses for the design & construction of roadway and bridge projects.
• Coordination with project team to develop plans, specifications, design & construction cost estimates, permit applications, and bid/contract documents.
• Quality control review of plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway and bridge replacement projects.
• Coordinating for the advertisement of projects for bidding and contract award.
• Coordinating with contractors for construction of projects and performing construction observation as needed.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and team performance for roadway and bridge projects.
• Communication with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and the general public for the design and construction of public projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Graphic communication

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Growing Design firm in Lafayette has a need for a Project Engineer. Daily duties will vary greatly based on experience and from project to project. The following types of projects and associated tasks can be anticipated:

• Project scoping and preparation of project proposals and contracts
• Coordination with subconsultants for the topographic survey, geotechnical, environmental, and traffic related services for design and construction of roadway and bridge projects
• Performing hydraulic and geometric analysis for the design & construction of roadway and bridge projects
• Coordination with project team (engineers, designers, CADD technicians, and administrative staff) to develop plans, specifications, design & construction cost estimates, permit applications, and bid/contract documents for roadway and bridge replacement projects
• Performing quality control review of plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway and bridge replacement projects
• Coordinating for the advertisement of projects for bidding and contract award
• Coordinating with contractors for construction of projects and performing construction observation as needed
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and team performance for roadway and bridge projects
• Communication with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and the general public for the design and construction of public projects

Qualifications

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements To be considered, candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program;
• Professional Engineer registration with the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS);
• A positive attitude and an ability to work well on diverse teams, with all levels of internal management, and clients;
• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills;
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word;
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings and documents;
• Valid driver's license; job will require travel to off-site locations intermittently.