Mechatronics Engineer Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $6,692.00 - $12,047.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 51/50619113/EDCLCON/3.24.25-DT
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 51
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
About this Job
51/50619113/EDCLCON/3.24.25-DT
Bridge Maintenance
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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DCL Supplemental Qualifications:
1. Two years of licensed engineering experience, which includes possession of an electrical or mechanical engineering license plus one year of experience in design or maintenance of electrical or mechanical systems (e.g. pumping systems, gear systems, building systems, control systems, backup power systems, HVAC, etc.): OR
2. Six years of professional engineering experience, which includes four years of professional level electrical or mechanical engineering experience in design or maintenance of electrical or mechanical systems (e.g. pumping systems, gear systems, building systems, control systems, backup power systems, HVAC, etc.).
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For further information about this vacancy contact:
Name: Jason Michiels
Job Title: ENGINEER 7
Phone Number: 225-379-1962
Minimum Qualifications
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
FUNCTION OF WORK:
Serves as a leader and departmental authority in either a broad area of engineering or in a narrow but intensely specialized field of engineering.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Expert.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad direction from an Engineer 7 or 8. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional/project supervision over lower-level engineers, other professionals or engineering technicians.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineer 5 by the presence of designation as a Dual Career Ladder job.
Differs from Engineer 6 by the absence of responsibility for direct supervision over professional engineers.
Job Duties and Other Information
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.
The following is a list of duties and responsibilities for the Systems Movable Bridge Maintenance Expert (Engineer 6 DCL), in the Bridge Maintenance Unit (002) of the Bridge Maintenance Section (51) of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. To perform work, incumbent may be required to use a state vehicle for statewide travel, climb tall bridge towers, lift/remove heavy equipment covers and hatches, and occasionally work in hot, cold, or rainy weather.
40% Design of Repairs and Rehabilitations of Systems for Statewide Movable Bridges, Tunnels, and Pump Stations:
This position is the Department's leading expert on designs for the repair and rehabilitation of electrical or mechanical systems for movable bridges, tunnels, and pump stations.
Designs and develops plans, specifications, and construction estimates, (PS&Es) for complex systems of statewide LA DOTD movable bridge, tunnel, and pump station repair projects. This work includes, but is not limited to: power distribution, standby power systems, automatic and manual transfer switches, lighting, relay and PLC control systems, motor selection, speed control systems (resistor banks, soft starters, VFDs), hydraulic drive systems, gear drives, roller and sleeve bearings, wire ropes, span locks, air buffers, hoists, drum and disc brakes, and the design/selection of any other system required to provide a fully functional movable bridge, tunnel, pump and drainage system, ventilation system, fire/life safety system, emergency power system, etc. Most projects require immediate action with short timeframes for design in order to prevent a system failure or to return a system to full operation. Requires expert knowledge of the AASHTO Movable Highway Bridge Design Specifications, and ensures that all movable bridge designs conform to all LA DOTD and FHWA design standards. Possesses functional knowledge of all other codes and regulations that govern the design of movable bridges and their systems. Requires expert knowledge of the Tunnel Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, and Evaluation Manual (TOMIE) and NFPA 502: Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridge, and Other Limited Access Highways.
Co-manages the annual $4M state-funded Facility Program Major Repairs budget with the Department's Facility Project Planner 5-B position. Co-manages the annual $1.9M federally-funded Highway Priority Program/Operational Efficiency-Movable Bridge program with other engineers in the movable bridge group.
30% Construction and Maintenance Related Engineering Services:
Reviews/approves all equipment submittals and shop drawings related to the work he/she has designed.
Provides engineering support during construction to District Project Engineers/Inspectors on construction issues related to the systems he/she has designed. Support consists of periodic field inspections, responding to RFIs from the Contractor, answering e-mail/telephone questions from the Project Engineer/Inspector, developing acceptable solutions to construction or plan errors as requested by the Project Engineer, and approving all design changes requested by the Contractor during construction. On movable bridges, assists the Project Engineer in coordinating temporary operating schedules with the US Coast Guard.
Performs final field inspections of all new/rehabilitated movable bridges, tunnels, and pump stations to insure that the systems have been constructed according to the contract documents.
Advises district maintenance sections on current acceptable procedures for maintaining systems on movable bridges, tunnels and pump stations. Researches new technologies that improve the operability, reliability, and safety of those systems.
15% Consultants Contracts and Review:
Assists with the development of the mechanical and electrical consultant contract. This involves describing the scope of work, estimating the man-hours to complete the work, establishing contract time, and establishing the design criteria.
Reviews construction documents prepared by private consultants for movable bridge, tunnel, and pump station projects to insure the plans meet the requirements of the consultant contract. This may include 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% final plan reviews.
At the request of the Project Manager, rates the consultant's overall performance of the contract.
10% Miscellaneous Duties:
Design of Systems for Building Facility Projects:Under the supervision of the Building Facility Design Expert, designs and develops PS&Es for commercial building systems. These systems can be for new building facilities or the renovation of existing building facilities and can include lighting, power, fire alarm, communications, HVAC, plumbing, sanitary sewer, and the design/selection of any other system required to provide a fully functional building facility.
Emergency Inspection/Repairs:Assists the Statewide Bridge Maintenance and District Maintenance sections with field inspections of movable bridge structures that were damaged either by collision or a catastrophic event such as a hurricane. Services may include assessment of the damage and the structure's ability to remain open to traffic, recommendations for repairs, and/or preparation of construction documents to effect repairs. On-call 24/7 for immediate assistance as required.
Maintenance of Design and Construction Standards:Maintains the Department's design and construction standards related to systems for movable bridges. The design standards are part of the Bridge Design Manual and are used by consultants as a design guide. The construction standards are part of the LA DOTD Standard Specifications which govern construction.
5% Other Duties:
May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. All duties related to emergency/disaster activities shall serve as a subject matter expert/liaison between their area of specialty and DOTD's emergency response section. Emergency Operations is the primary point of contact at DOTD for any emergency/disaster related activity and matters concerning these activities shall be directed to that Section.
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:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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.
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Are you a probational 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)?

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