ENGINEER 3-5

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Engineer to support transportation projects and programs across bridge, structural, hydraulic, and drainage disciplines. Training is provided with opportunities for career progression within the Engineering job series.

Positions are located in Jefferson Parish and report to an Engineer 6-Supervisor; licensure requirements are described above and eligibility for out-of-state applicants is noted.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana; LA license required prior to appointment.
• Licensing requirements may be viewed at lapels.com.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bridge and structural design activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Review or prepare plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details.
• Perform or assist with bridge load ratings, structural evaluations, or preservation activities.
• Provide technical support related to bridge rehabilitation, replacement, or new capacity projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, districts, and construction staff.
• Review bridge-related project documentation for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support development or maintenance of design guidance, standards, procedures, or documents.
• Assist with emergency response or technical reviews involving bridge or structural concerns.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Coordination with teams

Technical documentation

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

About This Job

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.

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 bridge, structural, hydraulic, and drainage-related engineering activities that support safe, resilient, and reliable transportation infrastructure. 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 Jefferson Parish, and report to Engineer 6-Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

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.

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses 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

Depending on level and assignment, Engineer 3 – Engineer 5 may:

• 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.
• Reviews bridge-related project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Supports development or maintenance of design guidance, standards, procedures, or technical documents.
• Assists with emergency response or technical reviews involving bridge or structural concerns.

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 – SER at $3,083.20 bi-weekly
• Engineer 4 – SER at $3,529.60 bi-weekly
• Engineer 5 – SER at $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:

Sean Esponge

Engineer 6-District 02

[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.

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.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

• 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
• 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