STATUS:                     Temporary/Seasonal

STARTING PAY:            $18.00 per hour

HOURS:                      Based on school schedule

LOCATION:                  Baton Rouge, LA Office

OPPORTUNITY:

GEC’s Civil Engineering Group has an open position for a Pre-Professional Civil Intern focused on developing a career as a technical expert. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who strives to learn from other professionals and develop himself or herself on a career level. The selected candidate will receive one-on-one training from engineers of various disciplines as well as from their immediate supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

·         Working towards a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering (from an ABET-accredited program).

·         The desire to obtain a Louisiana Engineering Licensing Board (LAPELS) certification as an Engineer Intern (EI)

·         Possess strong written, oral, and computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, notably Excel and Word

·         Must have the ability to work within the United States

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license; driving or the ability to perform off-site work is a job requirement

·         This position requires successfully navigating existing installations and construction sites. Accessing field components may involve the use of stairwells, ladders, aerial lifts, safety harnesses, etc.

·         Ability to work independently, maintain a positive attitude, and work well with coworkers, all levels of management, and clients

·         The future desire to provide engineering and technical support within the Civil Engineering Department through services such as departmental development, detailed project planning, front-end engineering and detailed design, opinion of construction cost, and technical construction engineering and inspection for a variety of electrical projects

VALUED EXPERIENCE (NON-REQUISITE):

·         Background in CADD software

·         Advanced computer skills/knowledge including, but not limited to programming and modeling

·         Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations

·         Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

·         Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

·         Experience using computer-assisted engineering design software, specifically AutoCAD or MicroStation

G.E.C., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran’s status, or disability status. 

STATUS:                     Temporary

STARTING PAY:            Based on experience

HOURS:                      Based on school schedule

LOCATION:                  Baton Rouge, LA Office

OPPORTUNITY:

GEC’s Electrical Group has an open position for a Pre-Professional Electrical Intern focused on developing a career as a technical expert for Power and Lighting Projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who strives to learn from other professionals and develop himself or herself on a career level. The selected candidate will receive one-on-one training from engineers of various disciplines as well as from their immediate supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

·         Working towards a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering (from an ABET-accredited program).

·         The desire to obtain a Louisiana Engineering Licensing Board (LAPELS) certification as an Engineer Intern (EI)

·         Possess strong written, oral, and computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, notably Excel and Word

·         Must have the ability to work within the United States

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license; driving or the ability to perform off-site work is a job requirement

·         This position requires successfully navigating existing installations and construction sites. Accessing field components may involve the use of stairwells, ladders, aerial lifts, safety harnesses, etc.

·         Ability to work independently, maintain a positive attitude, and work well with coworkers, all levels of management, and clients

·         The future desire to provide engineering and technical support within the Electrical Engineering Department through services such as departmental development, detailed project planning, front-end engineering and detailed design, opinion of construction cost, and technical construction engineering and inspection for a variety of electrical projects

VALUED EXPERIENCE (NON-REQUISITE):

·         Background in electrical power systems design

·         Advanced computer skills/knowledge including, but not limited to programming and modeling

·         Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations

·         Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

·         Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

·         Experience using computer-assisted engineering design software, specifically AutoCAD or MicroStation

G.E.C., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran’s status, or disability status. 

STARTING PAY: Based on experience.

HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 5:00pm; occasional Saturdays based on construction activities. NOTE: Inspectors hours could be altered by the project’s construction work hours.

LOCATION: Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge area

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

·         Minimum 1 year road or bridge construction experience, preferred experience with the City of New Orleans, Jefferson Parish and LADOTD specifications

·         Preferred: certified as either Traffic Control Technician or Traffic Control Supervisor with Flagger card.

·         Preferred: ProCore experience

JOB PREREQUISITES:

Candidate will be required to pass a physical and drug test, and must maintain an acceptable driving record while employed.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

·         Inspectors make site observations to document that construction is performed according to detailed contract requirements, including plans, and contract and specification conformance. 

·         Duties include inspecting work being performed by the contractor for compliance with plans and specifications, inspecting for quality workmanship, preparing field diary which includes all daily activities each day along with other project information, measuring quantities of work, and documenting items of work performed in field books (which may be computer based), including measured quantities, location, date, etc.

·         Inspectors inspect for quality, based on visual inspection, sampling, and testing of materials.

·         Inspectors may be required, take photographs, file reports, and perform field sampling, and measure and document quantities of work-performed daily.

·         Inspectors shall record findings in field logs book or computer.  Use of Microsoft Word and PDF is required.

·         Inspection sites are dirty and may be cluttered with tools, materials, or debris. Inspectors may have to walk, climb, crawl, bend and lift and are required to be in good physical conditions. Jobsite safety is a top priority.

·         Inspection of highway work may be required at times, including serving as the principal inspector on the project. 

·         In addition to inspection duties, some review of the construction layout will be required.

·         Duties could require nighttime inspection and out of town travel and extended stays for projects in Louisiana. 

·         Duties could/will include climbing of ladders, stairs and working at heights

·         Employees are expected to participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals and to assist in any duties required to deliver a quality product on schedule.

BENEFITS:

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Health Savings Accounts

· 401(k)

· Life and AD&D Insurance

· Disability Insurance

· Voluntary Benefits

· Paid Time Off

· Sick Time

G.E.C., Inc.  an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans’ status, or disability status.

STATUS:                     Full Time

STARTING PAY:            Salary commensurate with experience level.

HOURS:                       Monday through Thursday, nine-hour days, and Friday, four-hour day;  Additional hours may be required based on project needs

LOCATION:                  Metairie, Louisiana

Professional Civil Engineer in the Engineering Division; focused on continuing career as a technical expert and/or project manager for Civil Works. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can meet the challenges defined by our clients and continuously develop himself or herself on a career level.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

·         BS Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering curriculum

·         Advanced degree a plus

·         5-10 years of experience as a Professional Engineer

·         Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Louisiana, or the ability to gain registration through reciprocity within 6 months

·         Project Management

·         Knowledge in AASHTO “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets”

·         Knowledge and understanding of applicable design codes and client's standards

·         Design experiences with storm water drainage

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

·         Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

·         Road design experiences with Louisiana DOTD, preferred

·         Experience with Microstation, preferred

·         Experience with Inroads, preferred

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

Duties include, but are not limited to providing engineering and technical support within the Transportation Department through services such as project development, detailed project design, calculation and proposal development, opinion of cost, and technical engineering and inspection for a variety of road projects. Specific examples include:

·         Utilizing engineering and CADD software to oversee and/or provide designs for road, drainage and other civil project plans and specifications

·         Interpreting electronic surveys to incorporate into plans

·         Project management for all phases of design work from inception to final acceptance

·         Manage projects to ensure efficient personnel utilization and on time delivery

·         Assist in the review of roadway calculations and plan submittals, shop drawing submittals, contractor proposals, requests for information, change orders, etc.

·         Performing project cost estimating

·         Develop project engineering fees and negotiate engineering contract scope of work Performing QA/QC reviews of the design activities of design team members

·         Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

·         Assist in any duties required to deliver a quality product on schedule and within budget

·         Assist/support proposal development

BENEFITS:

·         Health Insurance

·         Dental Insurance

·         Vision Insurance

·         Health Savings Accounts

·         401(k)

·         Life and AD&D Insurance

·         Disability Insurance

·         Voluntary Benefits

·         Paid Time Off

·         Sick Time

G.E.C., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran’s status, or disability status. 

Job Location:              Baton Rouge, LA

Status:                         Full Time

Starting Pay:              Salary commensurate with experience level.

Business Hours:          Monday through Thursday, nine-hour days, and Friday, four-hour day; Additional hours may be required based on project needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Resume must clearly convey the following:

• Graduate Engineer – Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (from an ABET accredited program).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Louisiana or ability to gain through reciprocity within 6 months.
• Strong background in electrical power systems design, construction, and construction drawing bid package preparation for distribution systems, generators, and AC drives.
• Experience of 8 years minimum in power system engineering; including substantive representation from the following work elements:

1.     Modeling utilizing ETAP or similar software.

2.     Equipment and electrical distribution modeling

3.     Arc flash analysis and incident energy calculations

4.     Protective device coordination and voltage drop calculations

5.     Duct bank analysis

6.     Electrical construction related experience (480V to ~35kV)

7.     Underground, overhead, and in-facility cabling systems design

8.     NEC code experience in defining construction designs and safety systems.

9.     VFD / Motor design through medium voltage

10. Professional client communications, meetings, and interactions.

11. Project team member duties shall include technical design and assisting the project manager with scope development, man-hour & cost estimates, scheduling, meeting, and coordination efforts.

12. Coordinate, participate, and oversee activities and personnel relating to collecting modeling field data.

13. Coordinating, supervising, and performing detailed engineering activities, and as a Professional Engineer of Record for a design project; including the use of applicant’s Professional Seal.

VALUED EXPERIENCE (NON-REQUISITE):

·         Experience in the planning and design of drainage pump stations, waste water treatment facilities, roadway lighting systems, and moveable bridge systems.

·         Experience in construction engineering services and inspection

·         Experience in project management

·         Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

·         Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

·         Experience using computer assisted engineering design software, specifically AutoCAD or Microstation

·         Control system description, design, and details based on client input.

·         Supervisory experience.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

Duties include, but are not limited to, providing engineering and technical support within the Electrical Engineering Department through services such as project development, detailed project planning, front-end engineering and detailed design, opinion of construction cost, and technical construction engineering and inspection for a variety of electrical projects. Use of engineer seal is required for projects that applicant is in responsible charge.

Some specific examples of typical duties are included below:

1.      Responsible for providing engineering and technical support within the Engineering Division.

2.      Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and project designs.

3.      Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs for planning and design.

4.      Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.

5.      Directs CAD personnel to convert designs to working drawings.

6.      Performs quality control/quality assurance review of engineering documents.

7.      Visits construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the client contract documents.

8.      Assists in pricing, estimating, scoping, marketing strategies, and business development for proposed projects.

9.      Estimates and monitors project man hours and budgets.

10.  Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.

11.  Supervises and monitors client relationship strategies and attends client meetings days or nights.

12.  Provides mentorship and leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

13.  Participate in active team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

14.  Assist as and where needed to deliver a quality product on schedule.

BENEFITS:

·         401(k)

·         Health Insurance

·         Dental Insurance

·         Vision Insurance

·         Health Savings Accounts

·         Life and AD&D Insurance

·         Disability Insurance

·         Voluntary Benefits

·         Vacation Time Off

·         Sick Time

G.E.C., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran’s status, or disability status. 

POSITION: PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER (Road Projects)

STATUS: Full Time

STARTING PAY: Salary commensurate with experience level.

HOURS:  Monday through Thursday, nine-hour days, and Friday, four-hour day; Additional hours may be required based on project needs

LOCATION: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Professional Civil Engineer in the Transportation Engineering Division; focused on continuing career as a technical expert and/or project manager for Road Projects. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can meet the challenges defined by our clients and continuously develop himself or herself on a career level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BS Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering curriculum. Advanced degree a plus

Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Louisiana

Minimum of 10 years of qualifying experience after licensure as a Professional Engineer

Strong background in advanced computer software

Experience with LADOTD, or similar agency, requirements and standards pertaining to roadway and bridge projects

Knowledge and understanding of applicable design codes and clients standards

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Road design experiences with Louisiana DOTD preferred

Design experiences with storm water drainage, LADOTD Hydraulics and HEC RAS preferred

Experience with Microstation, preferred

Experience with Inroads, preferred

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to providing engineering and technical support within the Transportation Department through services such as project development, detailed project design, calculation and proposal development, opinion of cost, and technical engineering and inspection for a variety of road projects. Specific examples include:

Utilizing engineering and CADD software to oversee and/or provide designs for road, drainage and other civil project plans and specifications

Interpreting electronic surveys to incorporate into plans

Project management for all phases of design work from inception to final acceptance

Managing projects to ensure efficient personnel utilization and on-time delivery

Assist in the review of roadway calculations and plan submittals, shop drawing submittals, contractor proposals, requests for information, change orders, etc.

Performing project cost estimating

Develop project engineering fees and negotiate engineering contract scope of work performing QA/QC reviews of design activities of design team members

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Assist in any duties required to deliver a quality product on schedule and within budget

Assist/support proposal development

BENEFITS:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

G.E.C., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran’s status, or disability status.