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About this Job 58/50308323/ETC/7.2.2026-SG District 58- Engineering Technician Consultant (Design) *** THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT DOTD PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ONLY *** At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. As the technical expert in CADD for the District 58 Design Section, you will design highly complex, specialized highway design projects while enforcing state and federal standards

This position is located in Franklin Parish, District 58/Unit 170 and report to the Design Engineer. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR Twenty-four semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology. 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 Deliver technical guidance, train staff in calculations and drawings, and audit their work for accuracy. Operate specialized desktop and online programs, including CADD, ProjectWise, CES, and Transport, to execute and track projects. Provide specific instructions to survey crews to ensure accurate field data collection for active design projects.

Plan and conduct strategic meetings with external agencies and attend Plan-In-Hand reviews to resolve design conflicts. Complete continuous high-level technical training in critical disciplines like hydraulics, surveying, and computer-aided drafting. Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed Position-Specific Details: Compensation: Annual Salary of $53,498.00- $96,325.00 This position receives Premium Pay of an additional $1.00/hourly for every hour worked

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy. Appointment Type: Promotional This position is open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees and may be filled by detail to special duty. 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

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Callie Harrell District 58- ADA of Engineering 318-412-3215 callie.harrell@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