Construction Engineer — SER Pay + Fast Career Growth

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

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is recruiting for a Construction Engineer to support transportation projects through construction project delivery, field engineering, documentation, and contractor coordination. Training is provided and there is opportunity for career progression in the Engineering job series.

Locations are in Vernon Parish, reporting to the Project Engineer.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

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.

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is recruiting for a Construction Engineer to support transportation projects through construction project delivery, field engineering, documentation, and contractor coordination. Training is provided and there is opportunity for career progression in the Engineering job series.

Locations are in Vernon Parish, reporting to the Project Engineer.