Data Engineer Intern Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,582.93 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 51/50696683/EI1-E5/06.30.26-AS
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 51
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance
51/50696683/EI1-E5/06.30.26-AS
At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About This Position:
This position is responsible for conducting inventories and inspections of approximately 14,000 bridges throughout the state.
While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
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:

• Performs QA bridge field inspections and engineering analysis of On-System and Off-System Bridge Inspection data to make decisions on development of QA selection criteria to ensure safety of the travelling public and comply with the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer (Engineer 7 DOTD) with development, advertisement, and management of consultant contracts for the performance of specialized bridge inspections (NSTM, Underwater, In-depth, etc.) to ensure compliance with the 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 650 Subpart C and the National Bridge Inspection Program (NBIS).
• Perform QA Review of bridge inspection reports conducted by Consultants (NSTM, In-depth, Underwater, etc.) or In-house Inspectors (Initial, HQ-QA, etc.) as needed.
• Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer in administering the Bridge Inspection program by helping to develop and execute policies and procedures regarding specialized bridge inspection programs such as load rating, Underwater, In-depth, NSTM evaluation, and bridge structural repairs.

Position Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Engineer Intern 1 up to Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation: Some positions may qualify for a Special Entrance Rate (SER). The SER amounts are listed below:

• Engineer Intern 1 - has a SER rate of $2,115.20/Biweekly
• Engineer Intern2 -has a SER rate of $2,263.20/Biweekly
• Engineer 3 -has a SER rate of $2,671.20/Biweekly
• Engineer 4 -has a SER rate of $2,952.00/Biweekly
• Engineer 5 -has a SER rate of $3,158.40 /Biweekly

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Stephanie Doolittle
Bridge Inspection Engineer
225-379-1329
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:
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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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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Do you possess a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please enter your certificate number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'no', please enter 'N/A.'
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Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please enter your license number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'no', please enter 'N/A.'
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