Contract Engineer Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 80/CGR1-3/195103/08.24.2026-BH
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 80
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Section 80 - Contract Services
80/CGR1-3/195103/08.24.2026-BH
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: This position is primarily responsible for high-volume invoicing functions and review of direct expenses. The employee will learn and apply established procedures to review, verify, and process a large number of invoices, direct expense charges, and related contract or agreement documents in compliance with Department requirements.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
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:This position is primarily responsible for invoicing functions and requires advanced knowledge of consultant contracts, agreements, and related documentation to ensure proper financial processing and compliance.

• Consultant Contracts:
  • Verify and process for payment all simple to complex invoices by reviewing and implementing standard to complex consultant contracts and any related modifications. This includes analyzing compensation packages for construction and preconstruction engineering, research, planning, environmental, and other services procured by the Department through competitive and non-competitive selection processes pursuant to La. R.S. 48:285, et seq.
  • Ensure that all contractual documents and invoices are processed in strict accordance with state and federal statutes, regulatory requirements, and Department policies.
  • Confirm that appropriate approvals are obtained for all contract documents and modifications.
  • Provide QA/QC review of invoices and transmit consultant invoices for payment to the Department's Financial Services Section.
• Agreements:
  • Verify and process for payment all simple to complex invoices arising from agreements and modifications between the Department and LPAs, other state or interstate agencies, and consultants. Agreements may include intergovernmental, interagency, and service contracts documenting respective roles and responsibilities.
  • Ensure proof of payment is received when required for reimbursement/disbursement.
  • Confirm that appropriate approvals are obtained for all agreements and modifications.
  • Provide QA/QC review of all agreement-related invoices and transmit them for payment to the Department's Financial Services Section.

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.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG)and may be filled as a Contracts/Grants Reviewer 1, 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
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:
Paulette Territo
Consultant Contract Services Administrator
LA DOTD - Section 80, Room 405BB
Phone: 225-379-1469
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 here: www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance.asp.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TS: Thinking Strategically - How do you connect your work to long-term goals and anticipate what's ahead?

• I don't connect my actions to long-term goals and have trouble anticipating outcomes or using evidence.
• I mostly focus on immediate needs and have limited awareness of trends, risks, or stakeholder perspectives.
• I align my actions with long-term goals and consider trends, evidence, and stakeholder needs when making decisions.
• I anticipate future risks and opportunities and shape long-term strategies by integrating trends, diverse perspectives, and long-term priorities.

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TS: Thinking Strategically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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