Engineer 3-5 (Sulphur Construction)

State of Louisiana; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Sulphur, LA is seeking an Engineer 3-5 to support transportation projects and programs. This role involves applying engineering principles, coordinating projects, and conducting reviews to maintain or upgrade transportation infrastructure.

Training is provided, with opportunities for career progression. Licensure as a Louisiana Professional Engineer is required; out-of-state engineers may apply but must obtain LA licensure before

Qualifications

• Bridge design and structural analysis experience
• Ability to coordinate projects and teams
• Ability to review plans, calculations, specs and estimates

Responsibilities

• 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 and structural evaluations.
• Support bridge rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, districts, construction staff, and partners.
• Review bridge-related documentation for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project coordination

Technical review

Emergency response

Education

Louisiana Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

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 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 SULPHUR, 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 $3,083.20 biweekly
• Engineer 4 – SER at $3,529.60biweekly
• Engineer 5 – SER at $3,776.80biweekly

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Vicki Ponthieux

Project Engineer

337-313-5852

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