Innovation Engineer Intern Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 42/50613837/EI1-E5/07.20.26-AS
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 42
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management
42/50613837/EI1-E5/07.20.26-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:
Are you passionate about heavy equipment, problem-solving, and making an impact across Louisiana? In this role, you'll help support the management of DOTD's statewide fleet of more than 6,000 pieces of equipment valued at approximately $250 million.
Working alongside the Equipment Engineer and Plant Maintenance team, you'll collaborate with Equipment Superintendents across the state to evaluate equipment repairs, replacements, modifications, and specifications. You'll also work with consultants, contractors, vendors, and maintenance personnel to ensure the department has the reliable equipment it needs to keep Louisiana's transportation system moving.
Every day brings new challenges as you research laws, manufacturer specifications, and engineering data to develop recommendations and provide technical guidance on complex equipment issues. If you enjoy analytical work, collaboration, and contributing to the success of a statewide operation, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
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:

• Assists with development of technical specifications for all equipment to be procured by the DOTD. Consults with other DOTD staff to determine needs and conducts extensive research on available equipment in order to develop technical specifications for bidding. Assists with development of the design and arranging for construction of special equipment that is not available commercially in order to meet diverse needs of the DOTD.
• Assists with coordinating with districts and equipment users to ensure equipment meets DOTD needs. Consults with vendors on equipment design, features, and availability, providing feedback on mechanical, electrical, and structural modifications to better meet DOTD requirements.
• Assists with reviewing vendor submittals, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with DOTD technical standards and provides award recommendations. Offers guidance to vendors and equipment up-fitters on equipment layout and fabrication, reviews drawings for accuracy and compliance, and participates in meetings to help resolve equipment-related issues.

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: Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level. (Some positions may qualify for a (SER) Special Entrance Rate.)

• 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:
Jarrett Lambert
Equipment Manager
225-935-0248
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 Engineer Intern Certificate or a Professional Engineer License?

• 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 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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