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About this Job District 02 / Unit 252 Job Number: 2/125496/E1-E5/8.05.26-SU 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. This position assists in directing bridge and highway construction projects

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you. 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/ Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana

However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met. NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates 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: Assists the Engineer 6 DOTD in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration, and associated functions of a construction gang

Monitoring inspection techniques for desired results. Participates in preconstruction conferences with engineers and contractors to discuss construction scheduling, method of construction and potential problems. Maintains field records and calculates quantities of partial and final estimates on multimillion dollar projects.

Devises and implements plan changes within these projects. Reviews plans before and during construction. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1, or 2, or Engineer 3, 4, or 5.

Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for the Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5: Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate

Engineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience. Engineer 3 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering. Engineer 4 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one year of licensed engineering experience OR Five years of professional engineering experience

Engineer 5 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus two years of licensed engineering experience OR Six years of professional engineering experience. 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. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Daniel Schenck Engineer 6 (504) 376-0210 "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. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.