Project Engineer
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
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Job Summary
Are you ready to lead complex infrastructure projects and mentor the next generation of engineers
Were looking for a Project Engineer with design experience who brings deep technical expertise strategic foresight and a collaborative mindset to every this role youll serve as a senior contributor and technical leadguiding multidisciplinary teams influencing client decisions and ensuring the delivery of high-impact projects inwater wastewater stormwater and transportation systems.
This is more than a project roleits an opportunity to
shape the direction of your team elevate technical standards and contribute to firmwide growth through mentorship innovation and strategic execution.
What Youll Do
youll lead critical aspects of infrastructure project delivery including:
- Lead and support the development and preparation of design plans and deliverables
- Defining scopes delivery strategies and planning approaches aligned with client goals
- Leading project teams through complex analyses and design work across water and transportation systems
- Serving as a technical expert and primary quality steward for key deliverables
- Mentoring early-career engineers and cultivating a learning-centered project environment
- Communicating directly with clients stakeholders and internal leaders to build trust and alignment
- Driving continuous improvement in design processes tools and standards
- Supporting business development through thought leadership insight generation and proposal content
Your role is both tactical and strategicblending hands-on project leadership with broader contributions to talent and process development.
You Might Be a Good Fit If You
- Have 5 years of engineering water/wastewater system design stormwater modeling and design transportation planning/design and site civil design experience
- Have experience in working with local municipalities and state agencies (experience with associated design guidelines and standards)
- Have a track record of delivering technically sound multidisciplinary projects
- Hold a Bachelors degree in engineering (civil environmental or related field)
- Hold an E.I. or PE licensure
- Lead with initiative and ownershipstaying close to the work and owning outcomes
- Have a strong foundation in project scoping execution and client-facing communication
- Excel at mentoring others and shaping high-performance teams
- Thrive in environments that emphasize precision data process and innovation
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D and/or MicroStation is required.
- Experience with GIS CMMS integration is highly valued.
Why Join Us
Were not your average firm. Were a team that values process technology data ownership and a growth mindsetin the work we deliver and the way we collaborate. We invest in process and mentorship because we know thats what grows great engineers. Here you wont get stuck doing busyworkyoull gain real project exposure responsibility and guidance to level up your skills and confidence.
Plus we offer:
- Highly competitive compensation profit sharing and benefits
- A culture of accountability curiosity and teamwork
- Real opportunities to grow within the company
Ready to get started
If youre excited about making an impact early in your career and want to join a team that values your growth we want to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Water and transportation engineering for Louisiana infrastructure. Bonton Associates designs and manages projects to boost community resilience.