Professional Engineering Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $4,582.93 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location : Brittany, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 61/50319827/EI-E5/5.22.2026-CD
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 61- Baton Rouge
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
District 61- Unit 206 - Construction (Brittany)
Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5
Job Number: 61/50319827/EI-E5/5.22.2026-CD
At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About this Job:
The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the everyday activities of managing a District Construction Unit, such as directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration, quality assurance, material management, and associated functions of a construction gang including functionally supervising employees in the Project Engineer's office engaged in construction work with DOTD. This position is located in District 61 Unit 206, Ascension Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Engineer 6, Project Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times 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.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/
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:

• Assist the Project Engineer in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration and associated functions of a construction unit. Manage District Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO).
• Assist the Project Engineer in solving problems that arise in the field using engineering judgment and principles.
• Interprets construction plans to determine practicality, if they serve the purpose intended, constructability, and if they use sound engineering practices.
• Proficient in the use of software such as Proval for evaluating IRI to ensure conformance with project specifications; Headlight for preparing project diaries and for generating estimates, Excel for creating and maintaining electronic field book records, reviewing change order backup information and preparing change orders, and assessing time charges.
• Participate in preconstruction conferences and progress meetings with engineers and contractors to discuss construction scheduling, method of construction and potential problems.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional or Detail to Special Duty
Compensation:

• 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.

Career Progression: Depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, this position may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1, or 2, or Engineer 3, 4, or 5.
For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a bachelor's degree may be eligible for this position; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date
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 on your application. 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.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ryan White
Project Engineer
225-675-5320
"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."
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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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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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 have a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board?

• 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.
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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 license number, expiration date and issue date below.
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