ENGINEER 6

Grambling State University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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 or technicians and supporting construction project delivery, field engineering, documentation, and contractor coordination. This role is located in Orleans Parish and reports to the Project Engineer.

A current Louisiana PE license is required, with experience requirements outlined in the job posting and potential

Qualifications

• Louisiana Professional Engineer license required.
• Two years licensed engineering experience or six years of professional engineering experience.
• Engineering degrees or substitutions per policy (master's/doctorate substitute for experience).

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction inspection, contract administration, sampling, testing, surveying, and documentation activities.
• Supervises and trains engineers and technicians on construction projects.
• Reviews and approves construction documentation, quantities, diaries, test reports, estimates and correspondence.
• Coordinates with contractors, consultants, utility companies, public officials, and internal DOTD staff to resolve project issues.
• Reviews project schedules, plan changes, construction problems, erosion control plans, relocations, change orders, and contract compliance.
• Ensures work conforms to plans, specifications, provisions, and applicable requirements.

Skills

Supervision

Contract administration

Construction inspection

Field engineering

Documentation

Education

Louisiana PE license

ABET engineering degree

Job description

Positions located in Orleans Parish for Units 202 & 252.

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 Orleans Parish and reports to theProject 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 $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.

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.