ENGINEER 3 - ENGINEER 5

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

Job summary

The State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), is seeking a Construction Engineer to support transportation projects through construction delivery, field engineering, documentation, contractor coordination, and compliance with DOTD standards. This position is located in Vernon Parish and reports to the Project Engineer.

No prior licensed engineering experience is required—training is provided with opportunities for career progression through the Engineering job

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana professional engineer license.
• Applicants licensed in other states may be considered after obtaining Louisiana license.
• Licensing verification will be performed by the board.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction project delivery and field engineering tasks.
• Review plans, specifications, estimates, and project records.
• Monitor contractor work for DOTD standards and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and staff.
• Review quantities, payments, and project-related materials.
• Support construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audits.
• Assist with resolving construction-related issues and delivery concerns.
• Support emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

Skills

Construction engineering

Project coordination

Field engineering

Contractor coordination

Documentation

Job description

About This Job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS7gB58gALU

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 a 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 Vernon Parish, and report to Project Engineer.

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 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 biweekly

Engineer 4 – SER at $3,529.60 biweekly

Engineer 5 – SER at $3,776.80 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.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Randall Duffey

Project Engineer

337-238-6406

[e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Additional Resources

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

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.

Benefits

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
• State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
• 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