Construction STEM OPT Jobs in Louisiana

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Participates in the coordination and execution of field engineering activities to ensure technical solutions meet project goals and quality standards. Works with multidisciplinary teams to help resolve technical challenges and improve construction processes. Contributes to project outcomes by applying engineering knowledge and identifying opportunities for efficiency. Shares field engineering knowledge by collaborating with project teams and assisting peers and other team members. Promotes continuous improvement by reviewing field practices and suggesting enhancements to support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with technical review and implementation of engineering plans independently, ensuring work meets project specifications and quality expectations.
• Works with project managers, field staff, superintendents, self-perform teams and subcontractors to help address general technical issues and keep the project moving forward.
• Supports site inspections and assessments, identifying potential risks and suggesting mitigation strategies.
• Assists with gathering and organizing technical documents to help keep information accurate and up-to-date.
• Recommends process improvements by analyzing field operations and suggesting methods or technologies to improve efficiency and quality, including prefabrication opportunities.
• Shares technical updates with project leaders and team members to keep everyone informed.

Education Qualifications:

Associate's degree in construction management, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

2 - 4 years of experience in field engineering, construction management, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification within 6 months of hire required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• ASHE, CHC, or relevant market certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.