Assistant Project Engineer - Highway & Bridge Construction

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as the Assistant Project Engineer in Construction, supervising lower-level engineers or engineering technicians. This role involves construction project delivery, field engineering, contractor coordination, and compliance reviews per DOTD standards.

A professional license is required, with opportunities for advancement and training.

Qualifications

• Louisiana license to practice professional engineering required.
• Two years of licensed engineering experience; or six years of professional engineering experience.
• Master's degree substitutes for one year of experience; doctorate substitutes for two years; advanced degrees substitute for up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Assistant Project Engineer: assists the Project Engineer in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction projects, including daily operations and contractor coordination.
• Construction Oversight: oversees construction inspections, surveying activities, contract compliance, and project scheduling, including day and night operations.
• Engineering Support: reviews construction plans, resolves field issues, evaluates constructability, and conducts preconstruction site investigations.
• Contract Administration: prepares project estimates, reviews change orders, maintains construction records, and coordinates final project audits and acceptance documentation.
• Quality Assurance: reviews materials testing results, sampling procedures, project specifications, and construction quality requirements.
• Staff Supervision: supervises, trains, assigns work, and evaluates engineering and construction inspection personnel.

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as the Assistant Project Engineer in Construction, supervising lower-level engineers or engineering technicians. This role involves construction project delivery, field engineering, contractor coordination, and compliance reviews per DOTD standards.

A professional license is required, with opportunities for advancement and training.