Engineer 6 (Bridge and Structural)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

22 hours ago
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Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Bridge and Structural Engineer to support transportation projects through bridge and structural design, bridge preservation, load rating, plan development, and technical support for transportation infrastructure projects. This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.

It reports to the Engineer 7/Bridge Inspection Engineer and requires a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license with the indicated experience.

Qualifications

  • Current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering is required.
  • Two years of licensed engineering experience or six years of professional engineering experience.
  • Master's or doctorate degrees may substitute for experience as described.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with bridge and structural design activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Reviews or prepares plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details.
  • Performs or assists with bridge load ratings, structural evaluations, or bridge preservation activities.
  • Provides technical support related to bridge rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects.
  • Coordinates with project managers, consultants, districts, construction staff, and other internal or external partners.
  • Reviews bridge-related project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Supports development or maintenance of design guidance, standards, procedures, or technical documents.
  • Assists with emergency response or technical reviews involving bridge or structural concerns.

Education

Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

About This Job
Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance
51/50509876/E6/08.21.26-AS

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward‑thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Job
Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance
51/50509876/E6/08.21.26-AS

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward‑thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position

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 a Bridge and Structural Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through bridge and structural design, bridge preservation, load rating, plan development, and technical support for transportation infrastructure projects. 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.

Positions are located in East Baton Rouge Parish, and reports to the Engineer 7/Bridge Inspection Engineer.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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 Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information
  • Assists with bridge and structural design activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Reviews or prepares plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details.
  • Performs or assists with bridge load ratings, structural evaluations, or bridge preservation activities.
  • Provides technical support related to bridge rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects.
  • Coordinates with project managers, consultants, districts, construction staff, and other internal or external partners.
  • Reviews bridge‑related project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Supports development or maintenance of design guidance, standards, procedures, or technical documents.
  • Assists with emergency response or technical reviews involving bridge or structural concerns.
Appointment Type

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, promotion ,Job Appointment or by detail to special duty.

Compensation

The following reflects the beginning biweekly salary . A Special Entrance Rate (SER) may apply to qualifying positions.

  • Engineer 6 – SER at $3,316.00 biweekly

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact

Stephanie Doolittle

Bridge Inspection Engineer / Section 51

225-379-1329

stephanie.doolittle@la.gov

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.

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

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

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