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Salary : $7,543.47 - $12,891.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 40/50642655/E7/8.12.26-BH
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 40
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Engineer 7
Section 40 - Construction
40/50642655/E7/8.12.26-BH
About this Position:
This position is located in the DOTD Construction and Materials Automation Unit. This unit is responsible for project management, implementation, operation, and support of multiple state-wide specialized Construction and Materials Management software applications, including AASHTOware Site Manager, La Pave Online, Headlight, and construction and materials reporting.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
Three years of licensed engineering experience; or
Seven 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:

• Serves as technical advisor to the Chief Construction Division Engineer, Construction Engineer Administrator, and Materials Engineer Administrator in handling complex, multi-faceted, statewide issues, especially those affecting construction and materials applications and automation.
• Serves as primary project manager for both contracted and in-house development and implementation of construction and materials software applications and automation.
• Provides specialized assistance and leadership in developing policies, procedures, and training applicable to statewide construction and material software applications. Confers with other state DOTs, FHWA, LTRC, and Contractors to collaborate and assess options.
• Assists with administrative matters such as budget, personnel, and organization. Serves as technical expert and advisor for numerous job-related committees, such as L TRC Research and AASHTO.
• Serves as technical lead and software administrator over operations regarding specialized statewide Construction and Materials Management software applications.
• Communicates regularly with external clients hosting applications or providing other services related to construction and materials.

Position-Specific Details:
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) - $3,481.60/biweekly. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
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 status employees); Job Appointment, or by detail to special duty.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Matthew Jones
Engineer 8
(225) 379 - 1396
matthew.jones2@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.
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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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• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
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***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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Are you a permanent LADOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a probational LADOTD 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 "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 LaDOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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Do you possess a current Louisiana Engineering license to practice professional engineering in Louisiana or any other state?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date, and issue date below. If you are unlicensed, enter 'N/A.'
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