Chief Civil Engineer

Chief Civil Engineer Overview

Baton Rouge, LA:
Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and executive oversight of multi‑disciplinary civil engineering services. This full‑time, exempt position reports directly to the C‑Suite and is critical in maintaining technical excellence, mentoring teams, and driving innovation across the firm’s service lines.

• Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for all engineering disciplines, including land development, surveying, landscape architecture, water resources, traffic engineering, and program management.
• Serve as the final technical authority on high‑level, complex civil engineering projects.
• Review and approve technical designs, reports, and specifications to ensure accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Standardize and enforce firm‑wide QA/QC procedures.
• Mentor department heads, project managers, and junior staff to foster growth and elevate technical capabilities.
• Lead professional development and licensure initiatives across departments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape the firm’s strategic direction and technical offerings.
• Contribute technical input to business development proposals, client meetings, and presentations.
• Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to troubleshoot challenges and offer expert solutions.
• Monitor changes in industry regulations, trends, and technologies relevant to the firm’s services.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Minimum of 10 years post‑licensure experience in civil engineering with increasing responsibility.
• Proven leadership experience in a multi‑disciplinary engineering setting or large‑scale civil projects.
• Expertise in at least three technical areas such as land development, hydrology, traffic engineering, or infrastructure.
• Strong mentoring skills with a track record of developing engineers at all career levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred:
  Experience with public‑sector program management, proficiency in Civil 3D, HEC‑RAS, HY‑8, Synchro, or similar tools.
• Preferred:
  Active involvement in industry organizations such as ASCE, ITE, or SAME.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in an office environment.
• Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, and industry events.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally in support of field or office tasks.

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.