DOTD Chief Engineer

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a highly experienced and strategic engineering leader to serve as the Department’s Chief Engineer. This executive-level position provides leadership, direction, and oversight of DOTD’s engineering divisions and programs, ensuring the successful delivery of transportation infrastructure across the state.

The Chief Engineer serves as the engineering authority for DOTD and is responsible for establishing and maintaining engineering standards, policies, and procedures that guide project development, construction, and system preservation. This role plays a critical part in advancing DOTD’s mission by ensuring that transportation projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in alignment with state and federal requirements.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who has a strong background in transportation infrastructure, demonstrated leadership experience, and the ability to manage large-scale programs while influencing organizational strategy and policy.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional Civil engineering plus one of the following, which must include three years of experience at the supervisory level or above:

1. Five years of licensed engineering experience or nine years of professional engineering experience; OR

2. A master’s degree in engineering plus four years of licensed engineering experience or eight years of professional engineering experience: OR

3. A Ph.D. in engineering plus three years of licensed engineering experience or seven years of professional engineering experience.

NOTE: Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience. Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

NOTE: Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses 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:

• Provides leadership and direction to DOTD engineering divisions and programs to support statewide transportation initiatives
• Establishes and oversees engineering standards, policies, and procedures related to project delivery and infrastructure systems
• Directs planning, development, and execution of transportation projects, including highways, bridges, and related systems
• Leads strategic planning efforts, including development of organizational goals, priorities, and performance measures
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and internal policies governing engineering operations
• Coordinates with executive leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of engineering programs and resources
• Develops and maintains relationships with external agencies, partners, and stakeholders to support transportation initiatives
• Represents DOTD in meetings, discussions, and initiatives related to engineering and infrastructure development

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Compensation: Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval and applicable pay limitations.

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:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Glenn Ledet
DOTDSecretary@la.gov

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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Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.