Engineer 6

State of Louisiana; McManus (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Engineer as Assistant to the Project Engineer in East Feliciana Parish. This role supervises engineers/technicians and supports construction project delivery, field engineering, documentation, and contractor coordination.

Professional licensure as a engineer is required, with substitution rules noted for advanced degrees. Report to the Project Engineer at District 61.

Qualifications

• Licensed PE required to practice engineering in Louisiana.
• Minimum two years licensed engineering experience or six years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction inspection and contract administration for assigned projects.
• Supervises engineers and technicians on construction projects including shifts as needed.
• Reviews construction documentation, diaries, test reports, estimates, and records.
• Coordinates with contractors, utilities, officials, and DOTD staff to resolve issues.
• Ensures work complies with plans, specs, provisions, and regulations.
• Oversees schedules, changes, and contract compliance problems.

Skills

Project supervision

Construction inspection

Contract administration

Technical analysis

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

District 61- Unit 256- East Feliciana

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 construction project delivery, field engineering, construction documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications.

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 East Feliciana 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.

Job Duties

• 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 $4,324.80 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 is open to only current DOTD employees; and may be filled by detail to special duty.

Contact Information

Dane LeCoq

Project Engineer – District 61

225-683-5548

[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

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.