This Engineering Technician Consultant serves is located in District 04 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. This position is responsible for Utility Relocations or related appurtenances on State Project in District 04. This position serves as a technical expert, advisor or consultant to other DOTD Sections and non-department organizations.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Attend and participate in project-related meetings (pre-design, plan-in-hand, joint-plan review, preconstruction) and provide technical expertise on utility relocations.

• Review preliminary plans to identify potential design changes to minimize costly utility adjustments and determine right-of-way (R/W) needs.

• Prepare location lists, review R/W and construction plans, and calculate DOTD vs. utility company cost responsibilities for relocations.

• Estimate state costs, request funds in URTS, and review utility company plans to ensure compliance with design standards and regulations.

• Evaluate and approve relocation agreements, cost estimates, and contractor bids; request additional funds if needed.

• Coordinate with utility companies and consultants on relocation planning and assist municipalities with Utility Relocation Assistance Funds (URAF) requests.

• Meet with utility companies/consultants to resolve conflicts in facility locations and ensure proper design coordination.

• Work closely with DOTD Project Engineers to ensure relocation work follows approved plans and regulations.

• Resolve conflicts caused by utilities within construction areas, determine responsibility for extra work, and approve Utility Change Orders.

• Address utility issues affecting DOTD operations (e.g., illegal crossings, impeded maintenance, facility damages).

• Manage communication and documentation, including agreements, cost allocations, revised/final plans, and program updates in URTS.

• Coordinate with freight-moving companies to ensure required utility clearances for transport permits.

• Perform special duties as assigned, including emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional - Open to all permanent state employees

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up $1.00 per hour worked.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available -https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jeffrey Allen
Lab Engineer/Construction Coordinator
318-549-8406