About This Position:

Assists the Equipment Engineer and Plant Maintenance team with statewide equipment management for a 6,000-piece fleet valued at about $250 million. Supports development of equipment specifications, coordinates with district Equipment Superintendents on repair, replacement, and modification decisions, and collaborates with consultants, contractors, vendors, and maintenance staff. Conducts research on laws, manufacturer specifications, and engineering analyses to help provide recommendations and guidance on complex equipment issues.

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.

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

Job Duties:

• Assists with development of technical specifications for all equipment to be procured by the DOTD. Consults with other DOTD staff to determine needs and conducts extensive research on available equipment in order to develop technical specifications for bidding. Assists with development of the design and arranging for construction of special equipment that is not available commercially in order to meet diverse needs of the DOTD.

• Assists with coordinating with districts and equipment users to ensure equipment meets DOTD needs. Consults with vendors on equipment design, features, and availability, providing feedback on mechanical, electrical, and structural modifications to better meet DOTD requirements.

• Assists with reviewing vendor submittals, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with DOTD technical standards and provides award recommendations. Offers guidance to vendors and equipment up-fitters on equipment layout and fabrication, reviews drawings for accuracy and compliance, and participates in meetings to help resolve equipment-related issues.

Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Engineer Intern Applicant up to Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level. (Some positions may qualify for a (SER) Special Entrance Rate.)

• Engineer Intern Applicant - 1,923.20/Biweekly
  

• Engineer Intern 1 - has a SER rate of $2,115.20/Biweekly

• Engineer Intern 2 - has a SER rate of $2,263.20/Biweekly

• Engineer 3 - has a SER rate of $2,671.20/Biweekly

• Engineer 4 - has a SER rate of $2,952.00/Biweekly

• Engineer 5 - has a SER rate of $3,158.40 /Biweekly

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jarrett Lambert

Equipment Manager

225-935-0248

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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