ENGINEER 3 - ENGINEER 5

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Data Collection / Asset Management Engineer to support transportation projects via data collection, asset management systems, data analysis, reporting, and production of data-driven products. Work is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and reports to the Engineer 6/Equipment Engineer.

Responsibilities include coordinating with DOTD sections, districts, consultants, and stakeholders, ensuring data quality, and supporting

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Louisiana professional engineer license; out-of-state licensure acceptable with requirement to obtain LA license prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs or supports transportation data collection, analysis, reporting, or asset management activities.
• Uses databases, mapping tools, data systems, or other technical applications to support transportation decision-making.
• Prepares or reviews reports, datasets, dashboards, maps, or technical products related to transportation assets.
• Supports development, maintenance, or improvement of asset management systems and data collection processes.
• Coordinates with DOTD sections, districts, consultants, and stakeholders to gather, validate, or report transportation data.
• Evaluates data quality, completeness, and usability for planning, programming, maintenance, or policy decisions.
• Assists with performance-based analysis, trend review, or transportation system reporting.
• Provides technical support related to data-driven transportation decisions

Skills

Data collection

Asset management

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Databases

Mapping tools

Data systems

Job description

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position:

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: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

DOTD is seeking a Data Collection / Asset Management Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through transportation data collection, asset management systems, data analysis, reporting, and development of products that support data-driven transportation decisions. 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.

Positions are located in East Baton Rouge Parish, and reports to the Engineer 6/Equipment Engineer.

While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

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 or supports transportation data collection, analysis, reporting, or asset management activities.
• Uses databases, mapping tools, data systems, or other technical applications to support transportation decision-making.
• Prepares or reviews reports, datasets, dashboards, maps, or technical products related to transportation assets.
• Supports development, maintenance, or improvement of asset management systems and data collection processes.
• Coordinates with DOTD sections, districts, consultants, and stakeholders to gather, validate, or report transportation data.
• Evaluates data quality, completeness, and usability for planning, programming, maintenance, or policy decisions.
• Assists with performance-based analysis, trend review, or transportation system reporting.
• Provides technical support related to data-driven transportation decisions

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.

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