Engineer 3-5 (Jennings Construction Office)

State of Louisiana; Jennings, Baton Rouge (LA, LA); In loco; USD 69.000 - 82.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Engineer 3-5 to support transportation projects. The role applies engineering principles, conducts analyses, coordinates work, and reviews compliance.

Positions are located in Jennings and report to the Project Engineer. Training is provided with progression through the Engineering job series; LA licensure is required or obtained before appointment.

Competenze

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• Applicants licensed in other states may apply but must obtain Louisiana license prior to appointment.

Mansioni

• Assist with bridge and structural design activities for transportation projects.
• Review or prepare plans, calculations, specs, estimates, and structural details.
• Perform or assist with bridge load ratings, evaluations, or preservation activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, districts, and construction staff.
• Review project documentation for accuracy and compliance with standards.

Conoscenze

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project coordination

Technical reviews

Emergency response

Descrizione del lavoro

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 Engineer 3-5 to support transportation projects and programs. 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 engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.

Positions are located JENNINGS, and reports to Project Engineer.

This vacancy is being advertised under two separate postings: Engineer Intern Applicant -Engineer Intern 2 and Engineer 3-5.

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:

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 an Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5.

Compensation:

The following reflects the beginning biweekly salary for each level. A Special Entrance Rate (SER) may apply to qualifying positions.

• Engineer 3 - SER at $2,671.20 biweekly
• Engineer 4 - SER at $2,952.00 biweekly
• Engineer 5 - SER at $3,158.40 biweekly

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:

Trey Aymond

Project Engineer

337-388-6338

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.

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

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