System Engineer Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: SW/CONT/EIA-03.03.26-JC
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Opening Date: 03/04/2026
About this Job
Statewide
SW/CONT/EIA-03.03.26/JC
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), our work keeps Louisiana moving. We plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and improve quality of life across the state. DOTD employees perform meaningful public service work that has a visible, statewide impact every day.
DOTD is seeking to fill Engineer Intern Applicant positions statewide. Available across all Sections and Districts within the Office of Operations and the Office of Engineering, these roles offer valuable on-the-job training and hands-on experience for individuals beginning their professional engineering careers. These positions are ideal for recent engineering graduates or college students within 90 days of graduation who are eligible for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
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 Engineer Intern Applicant works under close supervision from a higher-level engineer. Job duties may include the following examples:

• Apply elementary engineering skills to acquire practical experience for licensure
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis using special techniques
• Apply basic engineering formulas to routine calculations
• Aid in performing computations and analyses of engineering considerations
• Assist with inspection, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position will be filled by a job appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 36 months. This position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.
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.
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. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
Applicants may apply up to 90 days prior to receipt of the baccalaureate/master's degree.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jessamye Charette
Human Resources Manager B
(225) 379-1675
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 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

02
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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What are your career interests?
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Are you eligible for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Are you within 90 days of having your bachelor's/master's degree conferred?

• 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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Have you passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a current 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 above question, what is your certificate number and the date of issuance of your certificate? If you answered 'No' or are awaiting your certificate, enter "N/A"
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Do you possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in a state other than Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, what is the state that issued your certificate, your certificate number, and the date of issuance of your certificate? If you answered 'No', enter "N/A"
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Do you possess a current 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 list your license number, original issue date and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate "N/A".
Required Question