Automation Engineering Manager - Construction & Materials

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Automation Engineer Manager (Engineer 7) to lead the Construction and Materials Automation Unit. You will guide development, deployment, and support of statewide construction and materials software used by 3,000+ users across DOTD offices, labs, and external partners.

The ideal candidate will bring engineering and project management expertise, technical leadership, and a commitment to innovative automation

Qualifications

Louisiana PE license is required and licensure in other states is acceptable with Louisiana licensure within appointment.
Minimum years of licensed engineering experience and advancement in automation projects are expected.
Experience leading statewide automation initiatives and reporting solutions is preferred.
Strong project management, technical leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills are required.

Responsibilities

Serves as technical advisor to DOTD leadership on statewide construction and materials automation initiatives, policies, and complex technical issues.
Manages the development, implementation, and deployment of in-house and contracted construction and materials software applications.
Oversees the operation, administration, security, maintenance, and technical support of statewide construction and materials management applications serving more than 3,000 users.
Evaluates emerging technologies and recommends improvements to software applications, business processes, policies, and technical specifications.
Develops and provides progress reports, technical guidance, policies, procedures, and training for statewide application implementation.
Supervises and provides technical leadership to eight engineers and engineering technicians responsible for application support, reporting, quality assurance, and system enhancements.
Coordinates with DOTD's Office of Technology Services (OTS) and external partners to manage application security, system updates, data management, and technology services.
Manages contracted staff, including project scopes, technical requirements, candidate selection, task assignments, and performance reporting.
Represents DOTD on national E-Construction and Federal Highway Administration initiatives and collaborates with other state DOTs, research organizations, and industry partners.
Performs other duties as assigned, including emergency and disaster response activities.