Senior Civil/Structural Engineer & Technical Leader

Freeport-McMoRan; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

Discounted insurance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in New Orleans, LA, seeks a senior civil/structural engineer to lead multi-discipline projects and mentor teams. You will define leading practices, transfer knowledge across groups, and align engineering efforts with strategic goals while driving long-term technical strategies.

Strong communication to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential. Requirements include a Bachelor's (Civil/Structural) with 10 years of related experience, or an advanced degree with 6–8

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience or advanced degree with 6–8 years.
• Strong analytical skills to research and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship for engineering projects and programs.
• Define and drive leading practices and transfer knowledge across teams.
• Apply subject matter expertise to improve outcomes on complex programs.
• Demonstrate creativity and mature judgment in planning and guiding initiatives.
• Interpret theory to senior leadership to support decision-making and solutions.
• Lead and review engineering projects across disciplines and align with strategic goals.
• Communicate effectively with lay and expert audiences to influence strategy.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement; contribute to budgeting and planning.
• Mentor and motivate talent across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

PhD in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Professional Engineering (PE) Certification

Tools

3D structural analysis software

P6 schedules

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in New Orleans, LA, seeks a senior civil/structural engineer to lead multi-discipline projects and mentor teams. You will define leading practices, transfer knowledge across groups, and align engineering efforts with strategic goals while driving long-term technical strategies.

Strong communication to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential. Requirements include a Bachelor's (Civil/Structural) with 10 years of related experience, or an advanced degree with 6–8