Civil Engineer Jobs in Metairie, LA

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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Transportation Engineer

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 10 hours 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

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 10 hours ago

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

Structural Engineer

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Position: Senior Naval Architect / Marine Engineer Overview: We're looking for an experienced engineering professional to lead significant vessel design projects and manage a team of engineers and...

Senior Structural Engineer-Offshore Structures

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Purpose: The Worley Community is looking to add a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in delivering offshore engineering solutions and services in the Gulf of Mexico....

Graduate Structural Engineer

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or ability to obtain by May 2025 with ability to start no later than June 2025 Preferred: Possess or ability to obtain TWIC card E.I....

Senior Structural Engineer

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree from an ABET-accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience...

Construction Engineer

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 9 days ago

PURPOSE: Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and construction, and operations activities related to routine, non-routine, and emergency...

Civil Engineer - Multidisciplinary (Water & Transportation)

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 10 days ago

Civil Engineer - Multidisciplinary (Water & Transportation) Department: Civil/Municipal Employment Type: Full Time Location: New Orleans, LA Reporting To: Monica Montgomery Description Waggoner Engineering...

Engineer, Civil Design (WF3)

  • Killona, LA (18 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Killona, LA (18 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Title: Engineer, Civil Design (WF3) Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI *This position may be filled as an Engineer II, Engineer III, Engineer Senior OR...

Intern - Civil/Structural Engineer, CSEIN

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 17 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 17 days ago

Performs structural design and analysis of new built as well as existing marine structures....

Consulting Civil Engineer

  • Metairie, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 18 days ago

Engineering or equivalent with a Structural focus from ABET accredited institution.. 15+ years of Civil/Structural design experience P.E....

Civil / Structural Engineer

  • Luling, LA (12 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Luling, LA (12 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 18 days ago

Details: Job Title: Civil / Structural Engineer Location: New Orleans, LA - (on site / hybrid) Area code: 504 985 225 985 Zip Code: 70070 Start Date: Right Away #structuralengineeringjobs #civilengineeringjobs...

Civil/Structural Designer

  • Saint Rose, LA (9 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Saint Rose, LA (9 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 21 days ago

-Bachelor's degree -High School Diploma -3-5+ years of civil engineering/structural design experience in site/land development, earthwork, rails, storm drainage, sewer, etc....

Structural Engineer Risa New Orleans

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 23 days ago

Experience in concrete and steel design with some basic understanding of structural design and use of the applicable design codes. Experience in RISA or other similar software is a plus....

Senior Structural Engineer-Offshore Structures

  • Metairie, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Purpose\: The Worley Community is looking to add a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in delivering offshore engineering solutions and services in the Gulf of Mexico....

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Metairie, LA

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Metairie, LA 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 Metairie, LA
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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