ENGINEER 3 - ENGINEER 5

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SER pay

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites applications for a Construction Engineer based in Vernon Parish. The role delivers construction project execution, field engineering, and contractor coordination while adhering to DOTD standards and specifications.

Training is provided without prior licensed engineering experience; licensing requirements will be verified and Louisiana registration pursued if applicable.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• Applicants licensed in other states may apply; must obtain Louisiana license prior to appointment.
• Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board ( lapels.com ).
• No prior licensed engineering experience is required — training is provided with opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

About This Job

District 08-UNIT 248 Leesville, LA

Job Number: 08/50695081/E3E5/09.08.26-JC

District Recruitment For Vernon Parish:

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 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.

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.

Job Specification

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 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]

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