Design Assistant Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $7,184.67 - $12,047.00 Monthly
Location : Bossier City, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 4/50374824/ENG6/7.29.26/ct
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 4 - Bossier City
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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04/50374824/ENG6/7.29.26/ct
District 04/170
This position functions as the Program Delivery/Design Engineer and is responsible for directing the design/plan development activities for the District 04 Design Section and reports directly to the District ADA of Engineering/ Engineer 8 DOTD. The incumbent must be self motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
Serves as an assistant to the Assistant District Administrator of Engineering, and in his absences and may assume some of his duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
Two years of licensed engineering experience; or
Six 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:

• Manages the design and plan development processes for all plans and programs developed through the District 04 Design Section. Prioritizes and assigns work to subordinates to ensure timely completion of projects. Participates in pre-design, plan-in-hand, joint plan review, final plan review and post construction meetings. Reviews plans at various stages of completion such as preliminary plans, final plans, etc., as well all reports, design exception/waivers, and checklists for conformity to established department and FHWA policies, appropriateness of design approach, clarity and accuracy. Responds to inquiries by subordinate engineers and design technicians concerning design issues. Makes final decisions involving design approach, plan details and application of design policies.

• Reviews and approves documents including payroll, equipment reports, travel authorizations, expense accounts, etc. Approves expenditures and assists in budget development. Establishes internal policies and procedures for the design section in accordance with department policies and procedures, ensures that safety policies and procedures are observed. Assigns work; approves work schedules and leave; evaluates performance; recommends personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, merit increases, disciplinary actions, etc.

• Manages the district's pavement management/highway priority program. Analyzes pavement management data for the district's highway system, establishes evaluation criteria and makes recommendations to the Assistant District Administrator of Engineering for the selection of pavement preservation (overlay, reseal, PCC rehab, etc.), interstate maintenance, safety program and other projects to be added to the highway program. Compiles original cost estimates for projects to be added to the highway program.

• Communicates through meetings, telephone, e-mail and other correspondence with other districts and sections, FHWA personnel, consultants, contractors, legislators, governmental officials, and the general public in response to inquiries and concerns related to project design issues for both in-house and consultant designed projects. Schedules, plans, and conducts meetings to present proposed project designs to the public or other entities. Attends public meetings or hearings as requested to answer questions for the general public.

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 employees); or by detail to special duty
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $3,316.00 biweekly / $41.45 hourly
Licensing Requirements: Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.
* 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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Phillip Sturdivant
ADA of Engineering
318-549-8304
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

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

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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 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 certificate or license type, number, original issue date, expiration date and issuing state below. If you answered NO, enter N/A.
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Do you have a valid Louisiana drivers license ?

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What are your career interests?
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