Civil Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Civil Engineer

  • Broussard, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Broussard, LA
  • 1 day ago

Location: Broussard, LA Summary: Loadmaster Industries, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Civil/ Structural Engineer to join our team....

Infrastructure Engineer

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Infrastructure Engineer - Project Delivery Senior...

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Sr. Infrastructure Engineer - Project Delivery...

Transportation Engineer

  • Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago

Transportation Engineer A diverse multi-disciplinary firm is looking for a Transportation Engineer that can manage teams and projects throughout the area. Company is well established, has an...

Transportation Engineer

  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago

Transportation Engineer A diverse multi-disciplinary firm is looking for a Transportation Engineer that can manage teams and projects throughout the area. Company is well established, has an...

Transportation Engineer

  • Kenner, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 1 day ago

Transportation Engineer A diverse multi-disciplinary firm is looking for a Transportation Engineer that can manage teams and projects throughout the area. Company is well established, has an...

Bridge Engineer

  • Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago

BS in Civil Engineering. PE/SE license preferred. EIT's with the ability to get a license are still strongly encouraged to apply....

Bridge Engineer

  • Kenner, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 1 day ago

BS in Civil Engineering. PE/SE license preferred. EIT's with the ability to get a license are still strongly encouraged to apply....

Transportation Engineer

  • West Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 1 day ago

Transportation Engineer A diverse multi-disciplinary firm is looking for a Transportation Engineer that can manage teams and projects throughout the area. Company is well established, has an...

Bridge Engineer

  • Slidell, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 1 day ago

BS in Civil Engineering. PE/SE license preferred. EIT's with the ability to get a license are still strongly encouraged to apply....

Bridge Engineer

  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 1 day ago

BS in Civil Engineering. PE/SE license preferred. EIT's with the ability to get a license are still strongly encouraged to apply....

Civil Designer

  • West Monroe, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 2 days ago

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of...

Civil Project Engineer

  • West Monroe, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 2 days ago

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience: Bachelors degree or higher in Civil Engineering Minimum of 8 years' detailed general civil engineering design experience with includes...

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Infrastructure Engineer Project Delivery Senior Analyst you will have...

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Sr. Infrastructure Engineer Project Delivery Specialist you will have...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Louisiana
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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