Engineer -DCL

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

The Engineer 6 DCL within the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East’s (the Authority) Engineering Department serves as Project Manager (PM) and is directly responsible for managing design projects performed by engineering consultants and general contractors working on the larger and more complex civil design and construction projects within our annual $40 million capital outlay budget. These projects include major maintenance and repair projects and new construction of levees and flood walls, floodgates, breakwaters, drainage canals, pump stations, buildings' roadways and drainage infrastructure.

Equally as important, the Engineer 6 DCL acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) Specialist and is responsible for the communication and coordination of any issues encountered that require Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and/or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting, approvals, and input. The responsibility is specifically related to project budgets, professional engineering consultants, inspection reports, design, and construction of the larger complex projects from conception through design, bidding and award, construction and final acceptance and project closeout.

The SME coordinates project schedules and priorities with employees and ensures that project design and construction tasks are accomplished in a timely and safe manner in accordance with professional standards and public bid laws. The Engineer 6 DCL provides budget and strategic planning and policy analyses, prepares engineering reports for the Director of Engineering, and maintains project tracking by using the SLFPA‑E project management software.

• Serves as a civil engineering technical specialist for major / complex maintenance and capital improvement projects for levees, floodgates, flood walls, marine structures, drainage canals, roadways and campus facilities
• Coordinates and recommends for approval consultant contracts and task orders to complete maintenance and repair projects as well as new construction projects
• Technical preparation of plans and specifications required for maintenance and repair of civil flood defense infrastructure including levees, flood walls, floodgates, canals, pump stations buildings and roadways
• Periodically reviews and updates annual and 10‑year Capital Improvement Plan budgets and schedules
• Serve as a civil engineering technical resource as needed to review Levee Safety Permit documents coordinating with The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to ensure the safety and integrity of the Federal Flood Risk Reduction System
• Support Engineering Department leadership with the formulation of policies, budgets, schedules, and projects
• Stays current with all SLFPA‑E policies regarding consultant and contractor project setup, documentation invoice and pay application processing, vendor setup and payment

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING

COMPETENCIES:

• Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and…