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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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerISC Constructors
Top cityBaton Rouge, LA
Cities hiring3
Top industryManufacturing
Companies hiring4

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Amazon.com
Project Engineer, DC Construction, Data Center Construction
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Amazon.com
Added 6d ago
Project Engineer, DC Construction, Data Center Construction
Amazon.com
Shreveport, Louisiana
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
$86k - $150k/yr
10,000+

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US Engineering
Project Engineer - Construction
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US Engineering
Added 1mo ago
Project Engineer - Construction
US Engineering
Holly Ridge, Louisiana
Business Development
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $92k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
1,001-5,000

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ISC Constructors, LLC
Construction Project Cost Engineer - Mission Critical
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ISC Constructors, LLC
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Construction Project Cost Engineer - Mission Critical
ISC Constructors, LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Accounting
Audit
Compliance & Legal
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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ISC Constructors, LLC
Construction Project Engineer – Electrical (Mission Critical)
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ISC Constructors, LLC
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Construction Project Engineer – Electrical (Mission Critical)
ISC Constructors, LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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EMCOR
Construction Project Engineer
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EMCOR
Added 3mo ago
Construction Project Engineer
EMCOR
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Construction Project Engineer Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baton Rouge
3 jobs
Shreveport
1 job
Holly Ridge
1 job

Construction Project Engineer Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

ISC Constructors
ISC Constructors2 open roles
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EMCOR1 open role
Amazon
Amazon1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate

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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