Project Engineer III - Civil/Structural

Booth & Associates; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Booth & Associates in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to join our established multi-office team. The role requires independent judgment and teamwork, with responsibility for geotechnical and structural analysis, design calculations, and field assessments across transmission poles and substations.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree and a PE license, with 5+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year program.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with prior professional work in a related field is desirable.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (English).
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deliverables on time and on budget. Experience with Microsoft Project software is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with multiple priorities and schedules throughout the project life-cycle.
• Experience interacting with technical and non-technical persons in a client-consultant setting.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD experience (Civil 3D experience is a plus).
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• Physically able to negotiate construction sites and work outside.

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical and structural analysis and design calculations for transmission pole foundations.
• Geotechnical and structural analysis and calculations for electrical substation structures and equipment foundations.
• Geotechnical and environmental analysis and design calculations related to electrical substation oil-containments.
• Structural analysis and design calculations for substation bus-work and steel framework.
• Assist in design and development of site grading and erosion and sediment control plans, details, and specifications.
• Prepare draft reports, calculations, details, plans and specifications.
• Preparation of scheduling, planning, designing, permitting and construction documents.
• Track budgets and project financials for accuracy; invoice clients appropriately.
• Conduct field observations and preparation of applicable field reports.

Skills

Geotech analysis

Structural analysis

Design calculations

Project management

Communication skills

Field observations

Budget tracking

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Travel readiness

Field safety

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

Civil/Structural Engineer opportunity with an established multi-office, industry-leading consulting engineering firm. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in handling specific details and activities. The incumbent is expected to work both independently and within a team environment with minimum supervision.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Civil/Structural Engineer opportunity with an established multi-office, industry-leading consulting engineering firm. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in handling specific details and activities. The incumbent is expected to work both independently and within a team environment with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Geotechnical and structural analysis and design calculations related to transmission pole foundations including direct embedment, vibratory, and drilled pier foundations.
• Geotechnical and structural analysis and calculations related to electrical substation structures and equipment foundations.
• Geotechnical and environmental analysis and design calculations related to electrical substation oil-containments.
• Structural analysis and design calculations related to substation bus-work and steel framework.
• Support and contribute to a company-wide safety culture by following established safety standards, policies, and best practices, helping to ensure a safe environment for employees, clients, and the public.
• Assist in the design and development of site grading and erosion and sediment control plans, details, and specifications.
• Design support through preparation of draft reports, calculations, details, plans and specifications.
• Preparation of scheduling, planning, designing, permitting and construction documents.
• Ensure that work meets all safety and quality standards, codes and specifications including set schedules and deadlines.
• Recognize, analyze & resolve problems and issues at the earliest phase possible.
• Provide timely and accurate information on progress, reviews, observations, solutions and/or any other project related information in an understandable format.
• Track budgets and project financials for accuracy; invoice clients appropriately.
• Conduct field observations and preparation of applicable field reports.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year program.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with prior professional work in a related field is desirable.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills (English).
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deliverables on time and on budget. Experience with Microsoft Project software is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with multiple priorities and schedules throughout the project life-cycle.
• Experience interacting with technical and non-technical persons in a client-consultant setting.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD experience (Civil 3D experience is a plus).
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• Physically able to negotiate construction sites and work outside.