ENGINEER 3-5

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in New Orleans seeks an experienced Engineer to support roadway design, project development, and plan preparation for transportation improvement projects.

No prior licensed engineering experience is required—training is provided, with opportunities for career progression through the Engineering job series. Licensure verification is required if coming from another state.

Qualifications

• This position requires possession of a current Louisiana PE license.
• No prior licensed engineering experience is required—training is provided.
• Position may be filled as Engineer 3, 4, or 5 based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs or assists with roadway design and project development activities.
• Prepares, reviews, or edits roadway plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, and design documentation.
• Supports geometric design, plan development, design studies, or transportation improvement projects.
• Coordinates with project teams, consultants, districts, utility representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Reviews project documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DOTD standards and procedures.
• Uses engineering software and design tools to support project development.
• Provides technical assistance related to roadway design, project delivery, or plan review.

Skills

Roadway design

Project development

Plan preparation

Geometric design

Engineering estimates

Technical support

Emergency response

Education

Professional Engineer license (Louisiana)

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

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 to support transportation projects and programs through roadway design, project development, plan preparation, geometric design, engineering estimates, and technical support for transportation improvement 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 in New Orleans and report to the Engineer 6.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

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

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

Job Duties:

• Performs or assists with roadway design and project development activities.
• Prepares, reviews, or edits roadway plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, and design documentation.
• Supports geometric design, plan development, design studies, or transportation improvement projects.
• Coordinates with project teams, consultants, districts, utility representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Reviews project documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DOTD standards and procedures.
• Uses engineering software and design tools to support project development.
• Provides technical assistance related to roadway design, project delivery, or plan review.
• Supports emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

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 – $3,083.20 bi-weekly
Engineer 4 – $ 3,529.60 bi-weekly
Engineer 5 – $ 3,776.80 bi-weekly

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.

Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Corey Gaudet

Engineer 6

[phone]

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.