Construction Engineer
Hardesty & Hanover LLP,, New Orleans, LA
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Construction Project Engineer in our Construction Engineering & Inspection group located in the New Orleans Metro Area.
With over 137 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time-tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.
Responsibilities
- Lead construction projects for roadway, interchange, and bridge projects following LADOTD and local agency standards
- Apply the standards described in the LADOTD Construction Manuals and LADOTD Standard Plans, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and AASHTO
- Apply and monitor work zone traffic control plans (WZTC/MPT)
- Perform civil engineering cost estimates
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with other team members of the construction team, manage, train and mentor junior civil engineers as well as coordinate with other project disciplines during construction
- Complete work accurately and in accordance with quality control and quality assurance procedures
- Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and any special requirements
- Manage the preparation of Daily Inspection Reports to document the work performed; the manpower, material, and equipment used; field measure and calculate quantities of work completed and other pertinent information
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Science with a concentration on Civil Engineering
- Licensed PE
- Detail and goal-oriented, and proficient in both verbal and written communications
- Five+ years of relevant experience in construction engineering
- Highway: some or all the experience with the reconstruction of asphalt and concrete pavements, drainage systems, roadway lighting and traffic signals; utility protection/relocation; pavement markings/striping; and related work
- Bridge: Several or all the following: concrete & steel demolition; repair of reinforced concrete and structural steel; steel erection; construction of reinforced concrete decks; retaining walls and/or substructure units (piles, piers & abutments); reconstruction of approach roadways; inspection of Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) and related work
- LADOTD projects and SiteManager experience (preferred)
- Operational knowledge of field inspection equipment
Benefits
We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package, and 401(k).
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