Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Louisiana
Construction Project Engineer jobs in Louisiana are in strong demand, concentrated in oil and gas infrastructure, industrial facilities, coastal restoration, and commercial development, with openings at every level from entry-level field engineers to senior project leads. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles are the primary hiring hubs, where established employers like Turner Construction, Jacobs Engineering, and Bechtel maintain active Louisiana operations. The most sought-after specialties are industrial plant construction, heavy civil infrastructure, and petrochemical facility projects. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review to construction bidding to construction execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop innovative data centers for our customers.
Key job responsibilities
As our Data Center Project Engineer, you will support the teams that build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily, interacting with construction managers and stakeholders, and be directly responsible for supporting the fast, high-quality delivery of our data center construction. The Data Center Project Engineer will be part of the onsite Construction Management team and will own the communication coordination with our vendors, information workflow, and coordination of document management, including requests for information (RFI), change orders, reports, and schedule updates.
The Data Center Project Engineer will be responsible for:
- Leading cross-functional communication and coordination between regional general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring seamless information flow for construction protocols, documentation access, and standardized procedures
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive tracking systems for design modifications, RFIs, and change orders, creating detailed dashboards with priority levels and deadlines for regional leadership review
- Evaluating Method of Procedure (MOP) submissions for thoroughness, necessity, and risk assessment
- Managing vendor onboarding processes, including security credentialing and orientation programs
- Maintaining current project management software with critical milestone updates, correspondence records, and document control
- Coordinating and monitoring owner-furnished material deliveries to ensure timely arrival at construction sites
- Establishing and managing a centralized repository for contractor-supplied construction data
- Overseeing quality assurance programs through implementation of various checklists, including substantial completion verification, safety protocols, and quality control measures
About the team
**Why AWS**
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in construction or project management
- 2+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
- 2+ years of electrical or mechanical engineering experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in facilities management
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, LA, Shreveport - 86,400.00 - 149,700.00 USD annually
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project engineer jobs across Louisiana.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering from an accredited program
- Engineer Intern registration with the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board preferred
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience coordinating with subcontractors on industrial or heavy civil construction sites
- Familiarity with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development project specifications
- Strong documentation skills for RFIs, submittals, and daily construction progress reports
Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project engineer in Louisiana?
Most Louisiana employers require a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Graduates who pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam can register as an Engineer Intern with the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board, a credential that signals commitment to licensure and strengthens early-career applications. Gaining field experience on industrial or heavy civil projects in Louisiana's dominant sectors, oil and gas and coastal infrastructure, accelerates advancement toward a full Professional Engineer license.
How much do construction project engineers make in Louisiana?
Construction project engineers in Louisiana earn a median of about $105,380 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,570 for the lowest 10% to over $156,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire construction project engineers in Louisiana?
Louisiana construction project engineer roles are posted by ISC Constructors, EMCOR, and Amazon and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's concentration of petrochemical plants, offshore support facilities, and large public infrastructure programs means industrial contractors and engineering firms consistently represent the largest share of active openings in the state.
Which Louisiana cities have the most construction project engineer jobs?
Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Holly Ridge account for the largest share of construction project engineer openings in Louisiana. New Orleans drives demand through major port, transit, and coastal resilience projects, Baton Rouge anchors industrial and petrochemical construction tied to the chemical corridor along the Mississippi River, and Lake Charles generates openings through its large liquefied natural gas and refinery capital projects that have drawn national contractors to the region.
How can I get hired as a construction project engineer in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to internship or new-graduate associate engineer programs run by large Louisiana industrial contractors and engineering firms such as Turner Construction and Jacobs Engineering, which regularly recruit from Louisiana State University, Tulane, and the University of New Orleans. Lateral entry from adjacent roles like field inspector, construction coordinator, or estimating assistant is common on industrial projects. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and earning your Engineer Intern registration with the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board gives candidates a measurable credential edge over those who have not yet started the licensure track.
Where can I find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. Search the listings, identify roles that match your experience level and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to see the openings.
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