Construction Project Engineer (Licensed PE) — Assistant Lead

State of Louisiana; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Assistant Project Engineer in Construction to lead highway and bridge projects, supervise engineers and technicians, and coordinate with contractors per DOTD standards.

A professional engineering license is required; two years of licensed experience or six years of professional engineering experience are acceptable. Master’s or Doctorate degrees may substitute for up to two years. Location is Lincoln Parish, District 05.

Qualifications

• Two years of licensed engineering experience; or six years of professional engineering experience.
• Master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
• Doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
• There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Assistant Project Engineer: Directs and supervises highway and bridge construction projects, including daily operations and contractor coordination.
• Construction Oversight: Oversees construction inspections, surveying activities, contract compliance, and project scheduling, including day and night operations.
• Engineering Support: Reviews construction plans, resolves field issues, evaluates constructability, and conducts preconstruction site investigations.
• Contract Administration: Prepares project estimates, reviews change orders, maintains construction records, and coordinates final project audits and acceptance documentation.
• Quality Assurance: Reviews materials testing results, sampling procedures, project specifications, and construction quality requirements.
• Staff Supervision: Supervises, trains, assigns work, and evaluates engineering and construction inspection personnel.

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Assistant Project Engineer in Construction to lead highway and bridge projects, supervise engineers and technicians, and coordinate with contractors per DOTD standards.

A professional engineering license is required; two years of licensed experience or six years of professional engineering experience are acceptable. Master’s or Doctorate degrees may substitute for up to two years. Location is Lincoln Parish, District 05.