Structural Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Benefits for you and your family

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support hydraulic and marine structure design. You'll be pivotal in analyzing and creating designs for various structures including flood control and waterfront infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. We offer competitive pay, various benefits, and flexible work schedules emphasizing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a design environment.
• Familiarity with structural engineering design software.
• Experience in the design and evaluation of waterfront structures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design hydraulic control structures.
• Prepare technical documents including engineering reports.
• Conduct inspections of marine structures.

Skills

Structural design and detailing of steel structures

Experience with CAD/VDC/BIM software

Condition evaluation of structures

Time management in fast-paced consulting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural focus)

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

RISA

ETABS

AutoCAD

Job description

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Structural Team and support the design of hydraulic and marine structures. You will be asked to apply your knowledge in the design and evaluation of hydraulic control structures (spillways, weirs, outlet structures, floodwalls, gates, etc.) and nearshore marine structures (piers, wharfs, platforms, etc.).

In the role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and establish yourself as a key member of our growing structural practice out of Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit, MI or any of our other Geosyntec offices. The opportunity for hybrid and remote work schedules is at the discretion of the Company.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public‑sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analysis, design, and detailing of structural steel and reinforced structures
• Modeling, analysis, design, and detailing of conventional and unconventional structures subjected to hydraulic, geotechnical, coastal, and marine loading conditions;
• Structural design and detailing of work platforms, bulkheads, retaining structures, piers, wharves, dolphins, navigation structures, and hydraulic control structures;
• Foundation designs may include deep and shallow foundations, pile-supported systems, pile caps, mats, footings, etc.;
• Structural value engineering, design review, constructability review, and risk assessment for water resources, flood protection, and waterfront infrastructure projects;
• Preparing technical documents including engineering reports, calculation packages, technical memoranda, and construction specifications;
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, scopes of work, and budgets;
• Conducting condition assessments, precondition surveys, field investigations, and construction inspections of dams, levees, floodwalls, and marine structures;
• Coordinating with CAD Designers on the development of contract plans and construction documents.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural engineering focus (required)
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) (preferred)
• Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) directly relevant experience in a design environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Experience in the design and detailing of steel connections and reinforced concrete (required)
• Experience in repair/retrofit design of concrete hydraulic structures (preferred)
• Experience in the design and evaluation of commercial waterfront structures (preferred)
• Experience in the inspection and condition evaluation of structures (preferred)
• The ability to sit for the NCEES 16‑Hour Structural Engineering exam within two years of hire (preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant structural engineering design and detailing software (RISA, ETABS, RAM, SAP2000, SAFE, GSA, etc.) (required)
• Knowledge of design collaboration software (Bluebeam Studio), and operation of CAD/VDC/BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) (preferred)
• Knowledge of general numerical modeling tools (preferred)Experience working within the construction sector or performing design work for contractors/construction managers (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, and meeting strict deadlines (required)
• Current OSHA 40‑hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)