Volunteer Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $4,582.93 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 27/122525/ENGINT/9.1.26-LR
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 27
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Engineer Intern 1-2 - Traffic Engineering
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.
DOTD is seeking a Traffic Engineer to support the design, review, and improvement of traffic control devices, traffic signals, signing, roadway geometric features, and other traffic engineering improvements for transportation projects throughout Louisiana. This position supports the development and delivery of safe and efficient transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, preparing and reviewing engineering plans and studies, and assisting with the development of traffic engineering solutions.
No prior engineering experience is required. Training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.
This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and reports to an Engineer 6.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
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:
Depending on level and assignment, the Engineer Intern 1-2 may:

• Assist with the design and development of project plans for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, regulatory and guide signs, pavement markings, and roadway geometric features.
• Prepare engineering plans using CADD software, including plan sheets, quantities, specifications, cost estimates, shop drawings, and other project details.
• Conduct and review traffic engineering studies and reports involving traffic control, work zones, signing, traffic signals, project permits, and roadway operations.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze field data to support roadway geometric design, signal timing, traffic operations, and traffic control improvements.
• Review roadway geometry and traffic control designs for compliance with DOTD policies, standards, manuals, and applicable state and federal guidance.
• Assist with the development of standard plans, typical details, special details, and plan sheets for transportation projects.
• Review designs prepared by other engineering professionals and assist with evaluating design exceptions when proposed designs fall outside established standards.
• Use traffic engineering, CADD, mapping/GIS, and related software to evaluate transportation conditions and develop engineering solutions.
• Assist with the preparation of Traffic Engineering scopes and provide technical support to other DOTD sections, local municipalities, and transportation partners.
• Attend project and public meetings and assist the project team with technical information related to traffic engineering projects.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with applicable State Civil Service rules.
Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1 or Engineer Intern 2, depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.
Although recruitment for this vacancy is limited to the Engineer Intern 1 and Engineer Intern 2 levels, the position has a Career Progression Group cap of Engineer 5. Following appointment, an employee may be eligible for career progression through the Engineering job series in accordance with State Civil Service requirements, DOTD policy, satisfactory performance, and demonstrated ability to perform duties at the higher level.
Compensation: The following Special Entrance Rates (SER) apply:

• Engineer Intern 1: $2,115.20 biweekly
• Engineer Intern 2: $2,263.20 biweekly

Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any additional compensation is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy and 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 place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Brandon Boucher
Design Development Engineering Manager
Office: 225-379-1968 |www.dotd.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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https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
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
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• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
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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, the DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the names and relationships of any immediate family members whom LaDOTD currently employs. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members.
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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.'NOTE: Failure to list the requested information may result in your application being considered incomplete.
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