Senior Civil Engineer

SUMMARY

This position as a Senior Project 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 firm‑wide 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…