DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 236 – Baton Rouge

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 position:

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer (Engineer 6) in the everyday activities of managing a District construction unit. Duties include directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, surveying activities, contract administration, quality assurance, material management, and associated functions of a construction unit. This will also include functionally supervising employees in the Project Engineer’s office engaged in construction work with DOTD.

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/

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

Job Duties:

• Supports the Engineer 6 and Project Engineer in overseeing highway and bridge construction projects. Supervises construction crews, coordinates and monitors inspection activities, and ensures compliance with engineering standards and project specifications. Interprets construction plans, applies engineering judgment to resolve field issues, meets with contractors and the public, and reviews project documentation.

• Proficiency in software such as ProVal and SiteManager to evaluate project performance, prepare cost estimates, manage project documentation, review material testing and shop drawings, and process change orders. Participates in pre-construction meetings, maintains accurate field records, calculates quantities, analyzes contractor claims, and verifies material test results.

• Conducts site investigations, prepares documentation for final project acceptance, oversees material sampling and testing, and supports emergency or disaster response efforts as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probational, Promotional, 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 36 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 $24.04/hourly

Engineer Intern 1 (SER) $26.44/hourly

Engineer Intern 2 (SER) $28.29/ hourly

Engineer 3 (SER) $33.39/hourly

Engineer 4 (SER) $36.90/hourly

Engineer 5 (SER) $39.48/hourly

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.

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Alanna Cooley

Project Engineer

225-925-7921