ENGINEER 6 (MECHANICAL ENGINEER)
Job Description
Position Overview
This role serves as the Assistant Manager to the Water Front Sr. Manager (Engineer) at Port NOLA. The incumbent is responsible for engineering, maintenance, monitoring, inspection, and dredging of ship berthing spaces at the Ports 31 river terminals and additional facilities on the Inner Harbor-Navigational Canal (IH‑NC) as well as the Canal itself. Potential starting salary is $37.05/hour (actual salary may vary based on qualifications). This is a safety‐sensitive position that may require overtime and emergency responses.
Key Responsibilities
- 20% Dredge Operations – Manage operations of a U.S.C.G. licensed Dredge Captain and team to ensure efficient dredging and safe navigation.
- 20% Pile Driving/Fendering Operations – Oversee the operation of pile drivers and maintenance of fendering systems along the Port’s river terminals.
- 20% Water Front Inspection and Sounding – Supervise water depth inspections, monitor mooring and fendering systems, and coordinate with external agencies.
- 15% Contract Administration & Project Management – Administer maintenance programs, manage contracts, and oversee major repair and upgrade projects.
- 15% Administration & Team Management – Direct departmental staffing, budgeting, performance management, and policy development.
- 5% Safety and Loss Prevention Management – Implement and enforce Port safety programs and conduct regular safety inspections.
- 5% Other Duties, Including Emergency Support – Perform additional tasks as directed and provide emergency support when required.
Required Qualifications
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
- Either two years of licensed engineering experience or six years of professional engineering experience.
- Knowledge of inspection procedures, material properties, construction principles, contract administration, and relevant software applications.
- Valid Louisiana Driver’s License, Class E (or equivalent) and capability to safely operate required equipment.
Note: A master's degree substitutes for one year and a Ph.D. substitutes for two years of the required experience. Experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer is counted as licensed engineering experience. Applicants licensed in other states may be considered, though obtaining a Louisiana license will be required prior to appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineer preferred
Benefits & Perks
- 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, Annual and Sick Leave
- Wellness Center and Ship Shape Wellness Program