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Entry Level Civil/Structural Engineer

Pelican Energy Consultants

Covington, LA 70433 • 10/15/2026

Construction , Engineering , Professional , Skilled & Trades

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Pelican Energy is seeking an entry level civil engineer interested in designing industrial steel and concrete structures for clients in the energy sector.
Ideal candidate will be capable of performing work as assigned and mentored by a Design Engineer, Lead engineer, Project Engineer or Manager using structural analysis and design skilled learned in the classroom an applied to real world situations.Engineer I typically designs minimal small scale structural steel supports and concrete foundations with larger and more complex designs assigned with ever increasing skills and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement (s)

  • Develop understanding of client, industry, regulatory and other guidelines, codes, etc.
  • Work toward having ability for developing engineering calculations using scope and criteria provided, with minimal direction.
  • Work toward having ability to design steel and concrete structures and foundations for pipe supports and industrial equipment such as vessels and exchangers with minimal assistance.
  • Prepare design calculations as directed from code derived designer criteria.
  • Perform other technical assignments as directed.
  • Work toward developing ability to coordinate efforts with drafting personnel.
  • Work towards developing ability to review and correct engineered drawings.
  • Work toward knowledge of designing with structural analysis software, such as RISA.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reason to solve a problem.
  • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly andconcisely.
  • Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
  • Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
  • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
  • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering (four-year college or technical school): Required

Computer Skills: Word, Excel

Certifications &Licenses: Engineer Intern (passed FE)