ENGINEER 3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Insurance Coverage

Retirement Programs

Job summary

State of Louisiana DOTD seeks an Engineer 3, 4, or 5 to support bridge and structural design, bridge preservation, load rating, plan development, and technical support for transportation infrastructure projects. This position involves coordination with project managers, consultants, districts, and construction staff statewide.

Training is provided with opportunities for career progression through the Engineering job series; positions are statewide and report to Engineer 7/Bridge Inspection

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• Engineer Intern Certificate allowed but must obtain full licensure prior to appointment.
• Training provided with opportunities for career progression within the Engineering job series.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bridge and structural design activities for transportation projects.
• Review or prepare plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details.
• Perform or assist with bridge load ratings, evaluations, or preservation activities.
• Provide technical support related to rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, districts, construction staff, and external partners.

Skills

Bridge design

Technical analysis

Coordination with teams

Education

Louisiana Professional Engineer License

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate

Job description

Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance

51/50696683/ENG3-5/08.05.26-AA

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward‑thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position

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.

DOTD is seeking an experienced Engineer 3, 4, or 5 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 Statewide, and report to Engineer 7/ Bridge Inspection Engineer.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

Note: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.

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

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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.

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 – $2,671.20

Engineer 4 – $2,952.00

Engineer 5 – $3,158.40

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.

[OR] This position is open to only current DOTD employees; and may be filled by detail to special duty.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Contact Information

Stephanie Doolittle

Bridge Inspection Engineer

225-379-1329

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