ENGINEER 6

State of Louisiana; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as the Assistant to the Project Engineer, supervising lower-level engineers and technicians. The role supports construction, surveying, contract administration, and quality assurance within a dedicated DOTD unit located in Terrebonne Parish.

Professional licensure to practice engineering is required, with training and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Licensed engineer with current state licensure required; LA license preferred or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience supervising engineers and technicians on construction projects.
• Experience in highway/bridge construction, surveying, contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise highway and bridge construction activities and survey operations.
• Review plans, supervise inspection, contract administration, and documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and DOTD staff to maintain progress.
• Ensure work complies with plans, specs, and DOTD policies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Contract administration

Quality assurance

Engineering analysis

Education

Professional Engineer license (PE)

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 engineer to serve as the Assistant to the Project Engineer expert while supervising lower-level Engineers or Engineering Technicians. This position supports transportation projects and programs through supervising highway and bridge construction, surveying activities, contract administration, quality assurance, material management and associated functions of a construction unit including supervising employees in the Project Engineer’s office engaged in construction work.

This role plays a critical part in advancing DOTD’s mission by supporting the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.

Professional license to practice engineering is required — training is provided with opportunities for career advancement.

This position is located in Terrebonne Parish and reports to the Project Engineer.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

• Two years of licensed engineering experience; or
• Six years of professional engineering experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:

• A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
• A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
• There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

NOTES:

• Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.
• Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Assist the Engineer 7 in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration and associated functions of a construction unit.
• Assist the Project /Engineer in review of plans, directs, and coordinates construction inspection, contract administration, sampling, testing, surveying, and documentation activities for assigned construction projects.
• Supervises and trains engineers and engineering technicians assigned to construction projects, including day, night, or emergency operations as needed.
• Reviews and approves construction documentation, quantities, daily diaries, test reports, estimates, correspondence, and other project records.
• Coordinates with contractors, consultants, utility companies, public officials, and internal DOTD staff to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Reviews project schedules, plan changes, construction problems, erosion control plans, utility relocations, change orders, and contract compliance issues.
• Ensures construction work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, special provisions, DOTD policies, and applicable federal and state requirements.

Position-Specific Details

Compensation: This position qualifies for a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $3,316.00 bi-weekly.

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval and applicable pay limitations.

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.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Matt Burgess

LA DOTD/Houma Subdistrict 02
Project Engineer
[phone]

[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