Engineer 3 - Engineer 5

Nunez Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Traffic Engineer to support projects through traffic engineering, safety studies, data analysis, signal systems, and operations improvements for safer and more efficient travel.

This role involves applying engineering principles, coordinating teams, and conducting reviews to contribute to development, delivery, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic engineering, safety studies, and data analysis.
• Ability to review traffic reports, plans, and operational analyses.
• Coordination with districts, project teams, consultants, and local officials.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering studies related to traffic operations, safety, signals, or traffic control.
• Review and prepare traffic reports, signal plans, safety studies, and analyses.
• Support evaluation of traffic patterns, roadway operations, and mobility improvements.
• Coordinate with DOTD districts, project teams, consultants, and stakeholders.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Data analysis

Traffic operations

Safety studies

Traffic control

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 experienced Traffic Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through traffic engineering, safety studies, traffic operations, data analysis, signal systems, traffic control, and operational improvements that support safe and efficient travel. 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.

Position is located in Ouachita Parish in District 05, and reports toEngineer 6.

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.

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

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 Intern Applicant-Engineer Intern 2 may:

• Performs engineering studies or analyses related to traffic operations, safety, signals, or traffic control.
• Reviews or prepares traffic reports, signal plans, safety studies, operational analyses, or technical documentation.
• Supports evaluation of traffic patterns, safety concerns, roadway operations, or mobility improvements.
• Coordinates with DOTD districts, project teams, consultants, local officials, and other stakeholders.
• Uses traffic engineering software, data systems, or technical tools to analyze operational needs.
• Assists with recommendations related to traffic control, signal systems, safety improvements, or operational changes.
• Applies applicable standards, policies, and procedures related to traffic engineering and transportation operations.
• Supports emergency or incident response activities as needed.

Position-Specific Details

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer 3, 4 or 5.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a job appointment or probational appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 36 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.

Compensation: This position offers the following Special Entrance Rates (SER).

• Engineer 3 — $3,083.20 biweekly
• Engineer 4 — $3,529.60 biweekly
• Engineer 5 — $3,776.80 biweekly

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.

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