ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT - ENGINEER 5 (LAFAYETTE PARISH)
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 203 / CONSTRUCTION / LAFAYETTE PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-131740-ENGR-03052026-LRAt DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
The overall function of this position is to assist the Engineer 6 (Project Engineer) position. The incumbent will assist with contract administration, processing of change orders, construction dispute resolution, interpretation of project specifications, project inspection and documentation review to assure high quality work by the contractors in accordance with plans, specifications and special provisions. The incumbent will assist with ensuring fair and equitable treatment of contractors. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
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Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
NOTE:
This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.
NOTE:
Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Job Duties:
- Oversees all construction of rural and urban highways, bridges, drainage structures, portland cement concrete and asphalt paving operations. Reviews engineer technicians’ work, which includes all correspondence, engineering calculations, documentation of quantities, daily diaries, test reports, etc. Assists in directing engineering technicians in the following areas: construction inspection, sampling and testing, contract administration, employee training, and in all functions associated with the construction of roads and bridges.
- Prior to construction, reviews proposed plans and specifications during project development to ensure project is in accordance with LADOTD’s 2016 Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges Manual. During construction, resolves disputes based on interpretation of the plans and specifications.
- The incumbent is to act as a first level of remediation during construction for plan errors, ambiguous words or descriptions, utility conflicts, unforeseen site conditions, and problems with the means and methods of construction.
- The incumbent also negotiates resolutions with contractors in the event change orders are needed to resolve the aforementioned issues. These problems require sound and timely decisions which are based on plan intent, DOTD resources and specifications. When first level of remediation is not reached, the incumbent must properly inform second level (Project Engineer) of all pertinent information.
- Responsible for assisting with generation and processing of partial pay estimates. The process includes checking documentation in field books. Responsible for the initial generation and processing of change orders. Performing and verifying calculations and uploading documents into computer database or application (Content Manager, Site Manager). Assist with processing initial and final 2059's (Summary of Test Results) using completed sampling plan for submittal to district lab and Construction Audit Section; update disposition of failing test results in database (SMM system).
- Creates Press Releases, for approval, concerning notification of lane and road closures and other construction issues. Serve as office manager backup to enter DOTD Bi-weekly payrolls.
- Reviews erosion control plans. Enforces traffic control requirements on construction projects. Consults with contractors on issues such as project progress, plan changes, phasing of work and traffic control. Responsible for monitoring railroad construction projects ensuring compliance with railroad standards, ensuring that safety procedures are being followed during construction, and ensuring that railroad projects are being constructed to current standards with respect to roadway and railroad crossing safety devices.
- Performs data collection and engineering calculations used to identify plan errors, provide alternate solutions, and provide necessary data to prepare change orders. Data collection may involve surveying, cross-sectioning, re-aligning, adjusting grade or cross slope of roadways to achieve suitable tie-ins and other engineering calculations.
- Reviews and recommends changes to the plans and specifications for upcoming construction projects through assisting the Project Engineer with Constructability/Bidability reviews. Attends plan-in-hand meetings to discuss project design and development of plans and specifications on all types of construction projects. The incumbent will also assist in quantity/data collection during the project development phase.
- Conducts drainage surveys in order to assist the District 03 Permit Section with proper sizing of drainage structures. Submits proper documentation and recommended layout for the aforementioned drainage permits.
- Participates in interviews and makes recommendations to Project Engineer for hiring new employees. May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This Position may be filled as Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1 or 2, Engineer 3, 4, or 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.Work Schedule: Work hours may vary
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for the Engineer Intern Applicant level, and the Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the additional levels in this job series:Engineer Intern Applicant - $24.04/hourly- Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Applicants within 90 days of graduation may apply and not be deemed eligible until degree conferral. If you are applying prior to graduation, email the Hiring Manager listed below.
Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Engineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.
Engineer 3 -Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.Engineer 4 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus One year of licensed engineering experience OR Five years of professional engineering experience.
Engineer 5 -Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plusTwo years of licensed engineering experience OR Six years of professional engineering experience.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Lynn Reed, Dawn Soileau, or Lela Babineaux
DOTD-District 03
Human Resources
(337) 262-6100
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
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