ENGINEER 3-5

Grambling State University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Construction Engineer to support transportation projects through construction project delivery, field engineering, documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications.

No prior licensed engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana professional engineering license required.
• No prior licensed engineering experience required; training provided.
• Out-of-state licenses may qualify after obtaining Louisiana license.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
• Reviews plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
• Monitors contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards and contract requirements.
• Coordinates with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
• Reviews quantities, documentation, payments, and project-related materials as assigned.
• Supports construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
• Assists with resolving construction-related issues or project delivery concerns.
• Supports emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

Skills

Construction oversight

Field engineering

Contractor coordination

Education

Louisiana professional engineering license

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 Construction Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through construction project delivery, field engineering, construction documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications. 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 Orleans Parish, and reports to the Project Engineer.

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 engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
• Reviews plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
• Monitors or assists with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinates with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
• Reviews quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project-related materials as assigned.
• Supports construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
• Assists with resolving construction-related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.
• 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 – 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.

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