Engineering Technician 1 – 4

District 61- Unit 170 – Baton Rouge – Water Resources

Job Number: 61/147197/ET1-4/3.24.2026-CD

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About this Job:

The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineers in the performance of data collection, drainage concern resolution, drainage project preparation, program application review and permitting process work of the Water Resources Section. These responsibilities include ensuring that all work is produced in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Regulatory and inspection activities for Water Resources, Public Works and Right of Way Permits are performed. This position is located in District 61/ 170/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6, Water Resources Engineer. 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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

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

Job duties:

• Works within the Water Resources Section to review and process various permits.
• Perform field visits to permit application sites to conduct pre and post construction inspections.
• Respond to and investigate drainage complaints from elected officials, local municipalities, and the public.
• Assists the Water Resources Engineer with plan development, work reports, estimating quantities and engineering studies.
• Assist with emergency operations/disaster response.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

Career Progression: This Position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4

Compensation: Depends on qualifications

• Engineering Technician 1 - $14.00/hourly

• Engineering Technician 2 - $16.03/hourly

• Engineering Technician 3 - $18.35/hourly

• Engineering Technician 4 - $21.00/hourly

Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked

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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Seth Mosley

District 61 Water Resources Engineer

225-231-4130

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