At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

Two years of licensed engineering experience; or

Six years of professional engineering experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.

A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.

There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.

Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.

Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers, ensuring projects and operational assignments are completed on time and within budget.
• Establish departmental goals, conduct performance evaluations, and support staff development in port and marine infrastructure design.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives for the Engineering Department in coordination with executive leadership.
• Oversee consultant selection, negotiate and manage professional services contracts, and supervise the work of consulting engineers.
• Plan and direct Port capital projects from concept through public bid and contract award, reviewing plans and specifications for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical leadership during construction, including evaluating major change orders, resolving complex design issues, and advising on bid irregularities.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.
• Maintain engineering standards, master specifications, and asset management practices to support long-term performance of port infrastructure (wharves, roadways, bridges, cranes, and terminal facilities).
• Ensure project documentation, schedules, budgets, drawings, and records are accurately maintained within project management systems.
• Represent the Port before government officials, industry partners, and stakeholders, and serve as an essential employee during emergency and disaster response operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position will be filled as an Engineer 6.

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Ashanti Perkins

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

P.O. Box 60046

New Orleans, LA 70160

504-528-3274