Intern Program Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 5/123283/EIA-E5/5/22/2026-CN
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 5- Monroe
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 245 - Monroe - Ouachita PARISH
ABOUT THIS JOB:

• This position is responsible for assisting the Project Engineer (Engineer 6) or as a Project Engineer as determined by District staff needs.
• The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
NOTE:
This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.
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:
The job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists Project Engineer (Engineer 6) with management of Construction unit(s). Assign technicians and equipment to projects.
  • Serves as project manager over more complex projects. Functionally supervises staff assigned to project.
  • Attend meetings associated with projects such as plan-in-hands or pre-construction conferences. May represent Project Engineer at said same meetings.
  • Review preliminary plans and make recommendations for construction. May lead survey parties to perform layout work or obtain field information for project office or other sections.
  • Enhances technical and management skills through participation in continuing education seminars or courses.
  • May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, Job Appointment
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday
Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern1-2 or an Engineer 3-5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. Applicants may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree.
Compensation: This position is eligible for shift differential pay for hours worked after 6pm & before 6am when working on Construction projects only:Engineering Intern Applicant - Engineer 5 - $2.00/hour.

• Engineer Intern Applicant - $24.04/hourly - Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• 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.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
Applicants within 90 days of graduation may apply and not be deemed eligible until degree conferral. If you are applying prior to graduation, email the Hiring Manager listed below.
Contact Information:
For more job specific information, please contact:
Dean Wilkerson, Engineer
(318) 342-0108
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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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Are you expected to graduate within the next 90 days?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please enter your anticipated graduation date below.If you answered 'no,' please enter N/A.
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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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What are your career interests?
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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, expiration date, and issue date 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 list your license number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered 'no,' enter 'N/A.'
Required Question