Construction Engineer: Field Delivery & Career Growth

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced construction engineer to support transportation projects and programs through construction project delivery, field engineering, construction documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications.

This position is located in Caldwell Parish and requires a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana professional engineering license required; out-of-state licenses accepted with Louisiana licensure before appointment.
• Experience in construction project delivery, field engineering, and contractor coordination.
• Ability to review plans, specifications, estimates, and project records.
• Willingness to support emergency or disaster response activities.
• No prior licensed engineering experience required – training provided.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
• Reviews plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
• Monitors or assists with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinates with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
• Reviews quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project-related materials as assigned.
• Supports construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
• Assists with resolving construction-related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.
• Supports emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

Skills

Construction project delivery

Field engineering

Contractor coordination

Documentation

Technical analysis

Review DOTD standards

Education

Professional Engineer license (Louisiana)

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced construction engineer to support transportation projects and programs through construction project delivery, field engineering, construction documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications.

This position is located in Caldwell Parish and requires a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license.