Civil Engineer; Cost/Focused
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering
Location: New Orleans
- Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
- Business Line:
Water - Work Location Model:
Hybrid - Primary
Location:
US - New Orleans, LA - 1555 Poydras - Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 130,000 - yearly
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Job DescriptionThe Central Civil Works Department is growing quickly, and we are looking for a General Civil Engineer who enjoys design of new and rehabilitated flood risk management systems, locks and dams, flood walls, navigation floodgates, stormwater pumping stations, outfalls, spillways, and ecosystem restoration. Our department works on projects and with teams across the nation and the world. We bring together the skills of project managers, civil engineers, H&H engineers, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and environmental and planning specialists to provide integrated, sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
This position is a hybrid position.
Our clients include private, local, national and global organizations, including water utilities and drainage authorities throughout the United States. This position would mostly work on federal projects for clients like USACE, USIBWC, FEMA, NRCS, etc.
Job duties may include:
- Design
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Develop quantities, plans, specifications, cost estimates, construction schedules, technical reports, and other project documents; utilize standard techniques, procedures, and criteria while gaining an understanding of advanced methods of construction and innovative solutions for flood risk management projects from planning through construction. In this role, you will receive opportunities to increase your technical and leadership skills to grow into a discipline lead or project manager for complex projects. - Construction Cost Estimate and Schedule
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Along with general civil engineering responsibilities, you would assist and be mentored by our expert construction cost estimator and scheduler. Learn to use software like MII/MCACES and Primavera. Responsibilities may include performing quantity takeoffs, pricing labor, equipment and materials, developing indirect cost models, calculating escalation, and producing total project cost rollups. - Collaborate
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Coordinate with multiple disciplines on small to mega projects to determine the best civil design. - Deliver Quality
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Oversee and review work produced by others, as well as following all quality control measures to ensure timely and accurate results. - Explore and Harness
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Seek opportunities to innovate and trial new methods by being inquisitive and forward thinking. - Additional work includes:
- Perform peer reviews, conduct site visits at active construction sites to examine field conditions, site work that is under construction, and as built conditions
- Assist with proposals, presentations, and design charrettes, as needed.
- Pursue Your Future at AECOM
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You can build the position into anything you want: technical leadership, people management, project management, and business development. These roles are equally important and equally valued.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience.
- Professional Engineer license in one state in the US and able to easily obtain licenses in other states via reciprocity.…
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