Senior Civil Engineer

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Description

SUMMARY:

This position as a Senior Civil Engineer is a full-time, senior-level role responsible for independently managing engineering projects from proposal through closeout. This includes leading permitting strategy, budgeting, technical design, and schedule oversight while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Senior Civil Engineer serves as primary client contact, drives project delivery across disciplines, and supports business development by maintaining key relationships and identifying new opportunities. This role also leads the preparation and submission of complex permit applications and contributes to the growth and mentorship of junior staff. Assignments will be conducted in office at Providence's Baton Rouge location.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related fields required.
• Eight or more years of experience with execution of various engineering projects required.
• Louisiana Professional Engineering License required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong emphasis on team relations.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Ability to exercise initiative and innovative thinking.
• Ability to work with and coordinate with other engineering and other department team members.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-Motivated - Shows initiative and the ability to achieve something with one's own enthusiasm or interest without needing pressure from others.
• Strategic - Able to develop strategies to approach tasks and plans to accomplish them. Comfortable with delegation. Plans with longer term goals considered when implementing short term solutions.
• Decision Making - Strong decision making, analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Planning / Organizing - Able to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently; able to organize and manage various projects in their entirety.
• Detailed - Able to pay close attention to the small particulars when working on a particular task in order to produce a high-quality product.
• Dependable - Follows through on commitments, reliable resource for clients and junior staff, and maintain open/consistent communication with the Engineering Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from pursuit through closeout, with full accountability for scoping, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, client engagement, invoicing, and team coordination.
• Direct and provide strategic oversight for project execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory frameworks, and internal quality and safety standards.
• Guide survey strategy and interpretation to support design and construction phases, making technical decisions based on maps, reports, and site-specific data.
• Oversee preparation and submittal of complex permit applications across jurisdictions, proactively identifying potential regulatory hurdles and driving resolution.
• Use design software to plan and design hydraulic systems, waste/water containment facilities, transportation systems, and site development in line with industry and government standards.
• Manage the design, construction, repair, maintenance, and replacement of public and private infrastructure.
• Present findings to the public and clients on topics such as bid proposals, environmental impact statements, and various project designs.
• Develop and manage various engineering and environmental projects.
• Serve as a key relationship manager for high-value clients, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring long-term satisfaction.
• Collaborate regularly with department leadership to align strategic priorities, resource allocation, and firmwide initiatives.
• Ensure opportunities to work with personnel in other Providence offices is supported and encouraged where appropriate.
• Mentors and trains Engineering Interns in departmental processes and procedures, as well as engineering tools and systems.
• Act as a senior technical resource to support peer engineers, sharing specialized expertise and resolving project challenges.
• Manage safety compliance with all client and internal requirements/training.
• Assist with the continuous personal development and that of team members from a technical and professional development perspective.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to travel occasionally and on short notice to project sites.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain, sometimes for extended periods of time.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in said position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties and skills required of the individual classified in this position.

ADDITIONAL COMPANY INFORMATION

The above Job Description is a written statement of facts describing the scope, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of this position as it is. It is intended to provide a clear picture of the position's role within the organization.

This job description is subject to change as Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC evolves, and in no way implies that this description includes all the duties associated with this position. Job duties related to this position may be added/removed from the job description as needed. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC depends on its employees to assess current positions and update position description as duties change, responsibilities increase/decrease, technology improvements occur, or because of any other factors which may impact the success of such position.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. It is the policy of Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC to be nondiscriminatory in all matters regarding the selection, recruiting, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, work assignment, scheduling, compensation of employees, and any or all other terms and conditions of employment. The company does not unlawfully discriminate based on any applicable, legally protected classification or characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at ....