At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this Job:

The overall function of this position for the design of highway construction projects, preparation of construction plans and other documents for highway projects, specifications and assisting in the letter bid process. This position also provides expert technical guidance to other engineers in regards to geometrics, traffic operational requirements and hydraulic design aspects.

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

Job Duties:

• Design/Plan and Specification Development: Prepares construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and other related projects at the District level which includes the following: design of guard rail systems, analysis and design of drainage structures, determination of work zone signing, pavement markings and roadway geometrics, preparation of cost estimates, preparation of detours, typical sections, loop layouts and plan quantities to be included in a complete plan set. Constructs contract proposal by determining the appropriate specifications for the many varied items of work. Writing special specifications as needed for unique items of work. Determines the appropriate hours of work and traffic control needs of each project. Will work as a Project Manager and/or Task Manager in the Project and Program Management System (PPMS). Coordination with local governments, Area Engineers, Project Engineers and Headquarters personnel including the Chief Engineer and personnel from Road Design, Bridge Design, Hydraulics, Geotechnical, Utilities, Project Management, Environmental, and Traffic & Planning. Preparation of these plans will require knowledge of State and Federal design standards, guidelines and policies. Knowledge and training is also necessary in computer aided design, spreadsheet, word processing and other specialized computer software.
• Letter Bids: Preparation and processing of proposals and contracts for letter bids in accordance with Department policies and procedures. This includes preparing plans and specifications, assembling bid proposals, distribution of proposals to potential bidders, reviewing bids for compliance with the Letter Bid Guidelines, processing request for approval of low bidder and preparation of the project contract.
• Miscellaneous:
  • Performs miscellaneous functions such as:
  • Providing technical expertise and assistance to the District Permit Specialists and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
  • Preparing proposals for Major Repair and Reimbursable Projects.
  • Serves on various District and Statewide committees, task forces and/or teams as requested.
  • Will be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. Staffs Vehicle Staging Areas, Medical Special Needs Shelters, and Evacuation Shelters during Emergency Events to coordinate the transportation of individuals to, from and between shelter units. Maintains an activity log to track ­­­­departure/arrival times and passenger counts at assigned site.

Position-Specific Details:

Upcoming Graduates: Applications will be accepted from applicants who are within 90 days of graduation. The offer of employment will be contingent upon verification and confirmation that the applicant has received a qualifying degree. If selected, the applicant will be eligible to begin work the day after graduation. The selected candidate will be required to submit an official transcript confirming graduation within 60 days of hire. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.

The Engineer Intern Applicant position can only be filled as a temporary Job Appointment.
A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 24 months. This position may be converted to a probational appointment once the employee passes the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1 or 2, or an Engineer 3, 4 or 5. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Special Entrance rates have been established as follows:
Engineer Intern Applicant $1,923.20

Engineer Intern 1 $2115.20

Engineer Intern 2 $2263.20

Engineer 3 $2671.20

Engineer 4 $2952.00

Engineer 5 $3158.40

Required certification for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer Intern 1 or 2: Engineer Intern Certificate in the state of Louisiana.

Required License for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer 3, 4, or 5: Professional Engineer License in the state of Louisiana. Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If selected for the position, they will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.

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.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
Sammy Lee
Program Delivery/Design Engineer
Phone: (225) 231-4104