Assistant Project Engineer — Lead Highway & Bridge Projects

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Terrebonne Parish seeks an experienced engineer to serve as Assistant to the Project Engineer, supervising lower-level Engineers or Engineering Technicians and supporting highway and bridge construction, surveying, and contract administration.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, material management, coordination with contractors and officials, and ensuring compliance with plans and DOTD policies.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
• Two years of licensed engineering experience; or
• Six years of professional engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineer 7 in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration and associated functions of a construction unit.
• Assist the Project /Engineer in review of plans, directs, and coordinates construction inspection, contract administration, sampling, testing, surveying, and documentation activities for assigned construction projects.
• Supervises and trains engineers and engineering technicians assigned to construction projects, including day, night, or emergency operations as needed.
• Reviews and approves construction documentation, quantities, daily diaries, test reports, estimates, correspondence, and other project records.
• Coordinates with contractors, consultants, utility companies, public officials, and internal DOTD staff to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Reviews project schedules, plan changes, construction problems, erosion control plans, utility relocations, change orders, and contract compliance issues.
• Ensures construction work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, special provisions, DOTD policies, and applicable federal and state requirements.

Skills

Professional engineering license

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Master's degree substitution

Doctorate substitution

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Terrebonne Parish seeks an experienced engineer to serve as Assistant to the Project Engineer, supervising lower-level Engineers or Engineering Technicians and supporting highway and bridge construction, surveying, and contract administration.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, material management, coordination with contractors and officials, and ensuring compliance with plans and DOTD policies.