Data-Driven Transportation Engineer (Asset Management)

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Data Collection / Asset Management Engineer to support transportation data collection, asset management systems, data analysis, and reporting. This role contributes to data-driven decisions and performance-based transportation improvements.

Position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and reports to the Engineer 6/Equipment Engineer. Licensing and coordination with various DOTD sections are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana professional engineering license.
• Experience with transportation data collection and asset management is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with DOTD sections, districts, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs or supports transportation data collection, analysis, reporting, or asset management activities.
• Uses databases, mapping tools, data systems, or other technical applications to support transportation decision-making.
• Prepares or reviews reports, datasets, dashboards, maps, or technical products related to transportation assets.
• Coordinates with DOTD sections, districts, consultants, and stakeholders to gather, validate, or report transportation data.
• Evaluates data quality, completeness, and usability for planning, programming, maintenance, or policy decisions.

Skills

Data collection

Asset management

Data analysis

Education

Professional Engineer license

Tools

GIS mapping

Database systems

Dashboards

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Data Collection / Asset Management Engineer to support transportation data collection, asset management systems, data analysis, and reporting. This role contributes to data-driven decisions and performance-based transportation improvements.

Position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and reports to the Engineer 6/Equipment Engineer. Licensing and coordination with various DOTD sections are essential.