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Senior Regional Engineering Lead
Baton Rouge, LAApril 5th, 2026
Job Overview:We are pleased to announce an immediate opening for a Senior Engineer / Program Manager to serve as a regional engineering lead. This position has tremendous growth and career development potential for a passionate, motivated and experienced engineer and leader. The candidate selected will report to the Director of Flood Control and have the opportunity to manage a diverse engineering team and challenging flood control projects in Louisiana and along the US Gulf and East Coast. This position will also assist with marketing plans for growing our Engineering and Sciences business line and will be a strategic addition to our well-established team of highly qualified coastal, civil, and structural engineers and marine scientists.Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Lead project teams in the design process for flood control projects from conceptual design to detailed designs including plans, specifications and construction documentsPerform project management activities in a lead role being responsible for scope, budget and schedule working in close coordination with project team, sub-consultants and client.Design, manage and contribute to various flood control projectsServe as direct manager and mentor to a diverse engineering and environmental staff to seek continuous improvement through implementation of lessons learned and performance evaluationsParticipate in business development activities, write proposals and prepare and present selection presentationsAssist with marketing strategies for the Flood Control service lineBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering15+ years of combined work/study experience in Civil or Structural engineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.) licenseDemonstrated technical and analytical skills in designing flood control projectsDemonstrated strength in written and verbal communication skills suitable to a consulting environmentDemonstrated strength and experience with direct report management and mentoring of engineering staffDemonstrated experience successfully working in a team-based environmentDemonstrated ability to fluently communicate in spoken and written EnglishExperience with preparation of proposals, selection presentations and business developmentWillingness to travel in support of business and project activitiesPreferred Qualifications:Experience in project design development from conceptual to detailed design levelExperience with the development of construction bid packages and job construction estimateExperience in construction administration and engineering during constructionStrong quantitative abilities and computer expertiseDemonstrated ability to work with large project teams and to interact with clients, permitting agencies and other stakeholdersInvolvement in the engineering community through participation in associations, presentations in conferences and publication of conference and journal papersDemonstrated leadership skillsAbout APTIMAPTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.What you can expect from APTIM:Work that is worthy of your time and talentRespect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at homeDogged determination to deliver for our clients and communitiesA voice in making our company betterInvestment into your personal and professional developmentAs of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $150K-$200K. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.Employee BenefitsAptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.Company paid and optional Life insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insuranceAccident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coveragePaid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:APTIM 401(k) GuideAPTIM - Helpful DocumentsWatch our video:About APTIM - In Pursuit of Better