Applications Engineer Intern Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

About this Job Engineer 7 Section 40 - Construction 40/50642655/E7/8.12.26-BH About this Position: This position is located in the DOTD Construction and Materials Automation Unit. This unit is responsible for project management, implementation, operation, and support of multiple state-wide specialized Construction and Materials Management software applications, including AASHTOware Site Manager, La Pave Online, Headlight, and construction and materials reporting. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following: Three years of licensed engineering experience; or Seven years of professional engineering experience

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS: A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience. A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience. Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.

There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience. NOTES: 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

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.

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses 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: Serves as technical advisor to the Chief Construction Division Engineer, Construction Engineer Administrator, and Materials Engineer Administrator in handling complex, multi-faceted, statewide issues, especially those affecting construction and materials applications and automation. Serves as primary project manager for both contracted and in-house development and implementation of construction and materials software applications and automation. Provides specialized assistance and leadership in developing policies, procedures, and training applicable to statewide construction and material software applications.

Confers with other state DOTs, FHWA, LTRC, and Contractors to collaborate and assess options. Assists with administrative matters such as budget, personnel, and organization. Serves as technical expert and advisor for numerous job-related committees, such as L TRC Research and AASHTO.

Serves as technical lead and software administrator over operations regarding specialized statewide Construction and Materials Management software applications. Communicates regularly with external clients hosting applications or providing other services related to construction and materials. Position-Specific Details: Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) - $3,481.60/biweekly

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. 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); Job Appointment, or by detail to special duty. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 the position 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. For further information about this vacancy contact: Matthew Jones Engineer 8 (225) 379 - 1396 matthew.jones2@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

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp