Senior Engineer - Lacombe, Louisiana

Engineering Operations LLC; Lacombe (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Operations LLC seeks a Senior Engineer to lead our Lacombe, LA office. You will supervise engineering and inspection staff, manage bridge and waterfront projects, and coordinate field operations for timely, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of bridge/ waterfront experience, a PE license, and strong leadership and communication skills to connect field teams, clients, and executives. Office-based with periodic site visits.

Qualifications

• Requires PE license and 10+ years in bridge or waterfront inspection or design.
• Experience leading engineering or inspection teams and managing projects.
• Excellent communication with field inspectors, clients, and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and tracking of contract deliverables and records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and standard digital document controls.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering and inspection staff in the Lacombe office.
• Manage bridge and waterfront inspection/design projects and oversee project managers.
• Review inspection reports, design submittals, and plan sets for quality and compliance.
• Track deadlines, cycles, and deliverables against schedules and budgets.
• Lead or support proposals, SOQs, and responses to solicitations.
• Serve as main contact for agency and private clients and partners.
• Coordinate field operations logistics, safety programs, and site access.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

NBIS Inspector Certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

SF-330 forms

Job description

Engineering Operations LLC is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Engineer to lead our Lacombe, Louisiana office. This role oversees engineering and inspection staff, project delivery, field inspection logistics, document control, and business operations for our bridge and waterfront inspection and design work.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical experience with leadership and organizational skills. They will connect our field inspectors, engineering staff, clients, and executive team to deliver projects on time, to standard, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Job Overview

Engineering Operations LLC is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Engineer to lead our Lacombe, Louisiana office. This role oversees engineering and inspection staff, project delivery, field inspection logistics, document control, and business operations for our bridge and waterfront inspection and design work.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical experience with leadership and organizational skills. They will connect our field inspectors, engineering staff, clients, and executive team to deliver projects on time, to standard, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise engineer and inspection staff in the Lacombe, Louisiana, office

Project Delivery and Oversight

• Manage assigned bridge and waterfront inspection and design projects, and oversee the office's project managers
• Review and approve inspection reports, design submittals, and plan sets for quality and compliance with client and agency standards
• Track inspection deadlines, inspection cycles, and design deliverables against contract schedules and budgets
• Lead or support preparation of proposals, statements of qualifications (SOQs), and responses to public solicitations
• Serve as the main point of contact for agency and private clients, subconsultants, and partners

Field Operations and Logistics

• Coordinate schedules for inspection teams, including travel, lodging, vehicles, and equipment
• Track inspection equipment, vehicles, and maintenance and calibration records
• Ensure field teams follow safety programs and site access requirements

Office Administration and Document Control

• Oversee daily office operations, including supplies, vendors, facilities, and IT coordination
• Maintain project files, templates, and records retention following company procedures
• Ensure staff follow company data security and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling procedures
• Track staff PE licenses, NBIS inspector certifications, and required training

Financial and Human Resources Support

• Oversee project setup, invoicing, and monthly progress reporting in each client's required format
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense reports with corporate accounting
• Support recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, and performance reviews for office staff

QualificationsRequired

• Licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of bridge or waterfront inspection or design experience
• Project management experience on bridge or waterfront inspection or design projects
• Excellent communication skills for working with field inspectors, engineering teams, clients, and company leadership
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing contract deliverables, certifications, and inspection records
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Ability to follow company information security and data handling requirements for government contracts

Preferred

• Louisiana PE license, or ability to obtain one within 6 months
• NBIS Team Leader qualification, or eligibility
• Experience with state DOT, municipal, or federal clients
• Experience with proposal preparation and SF 330 forms
• Experience with project accounting software [e.g., Deltek, BQE Core, QuickBooks]

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based in Lacombe, with periodic travel to project sites and client meetings. Site visits may involve outdoor work near water and active traffic.