Bridge Design Engineer (Civil Engineer) - Engineer 3 - Engineer 5

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Bridge and Structural Design Engineer to support transportation projects through design, preservation, and load rating activities. Training is provided, with potential for career progression within the Engineering job series.

Positions are in East Baton Rouge parish and report to the Engineer 6. The role may involve various assignments and salary progression through SER pay scales, with licensing considerations

Qualifikationen

• Requires a Civil Engineering degree; licensure may be pursued after appointment.
• No prior licensed engineering experience required; training provided.

Aufgaben

• Assist with bridge and structural design activities for transportation projects.
• Review or prepare plans, calculations, specs, estimates, and structural details.
• Perform bridge load ratings and structural evaluations; support preservation activities.
• Provide technical support related to rehabilitation, replacement, or new capacity projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, districts, and construction staff.
• Review documentation for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support development of design guidance, standards, and technical documents.
• Assist with emergency response or technical reviews involving bridges.

Kenntnisse

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project coordination

Technical reviews

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

DOTD is seeking a experienced Bridge and Structural Design Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through bridge and structural design, bridge preservation, load rating, plan development, and technical support for transportation infrastructure projects. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.

No prior licensed engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.

Positions are located in East Baton Rouge parish and report to the Engineer 6.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

NOTE: Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Depending on level and assignment, Engineer 3 – Engineer 5 may:

• Assists with bridge and structural design activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Reviews or prepares plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details.
• Performs or assists with bridge load ratings, structural evaluations, or bridge preservation activities.
• Provides technical support related to bridge rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects.
• Coordinates with project managers, consultants, districts, construction staff, and other internal or external partners.
• Reviews bridge-related project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Supports development or maintenance of design guidance, standards, procedures, or technical documents.
• Assists with emergency response or technical reviews involving bridge or structural concerns.

Position-Specific Details

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as Engineer 3, 4, or 5 based on qualifications and agency needs.

Compensation: These positions qualify for a Special Entrance Rate (SER).
Engineer 3 – [SER] $3,083.20
Engineer 4 – [SER] $3,529.60
Engineer 5 – [SER] $3,776.80

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); Job Appointment (temporary appointment in a classified position for a limit of four years); or by detail to special duty.

Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Mark Bucci, Bridge Design Engineer Administrator
Bridge Design, Section 25
[phone]
[e-mail]
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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