Staff Civil Engineer — Natural Gas & Utility Systems

Gdbgeospatial; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement/fidelity plans

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development programs

Perks at Work discounts

Recognition and workplace awards

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) seeks a Civil Engineer to contribute to the design and rehabilitation of natural gas distribution systems. You will work on pipeline projects, plan drawings, cost estimates, and coordination with survey, GIS, and SUE teams.

You will gain hands-on experience under licensed Professional Engineers, develop construction plans, and ensure regulatory compliance across federal and state rules while advancing your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent meeting LA licensure requirements.
• EI/FE certification preferred; pursuing licensure encouraged.
• Zero to three years of civil engineering or utility infrastructure experience.
• Familiarity with engineering calculations, design principles, and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with CAD/GIS tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, and engineering of natural gas distribution systems and related facilities.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Support construction administration and field engineering during utility projects.
• Coordinate with survey, GIS, and SUE personnel to integrate data into designs.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, documentation, and grant-related tasks.
• Contribute to project meetings and client communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Organization

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) seeks a Civil Engineer to contribute to the design and rehabilitation of natural gas distribution systems. You will work on pipeline projects, plan drawings, cost estimates, and coordination with survey, GIS, and SUE teams.

You will gain hands-on experience under licensed Professional Engineers, develop construction plans, and ensure regulatory compliance across federal and state rules while advancing your engineering career.