Engineer 6 Deridder Construction

State of Louisiana; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Engineer 6 to lead and supervise engineers and technicians on transportation construction projects in Beauregard Parish. The role focuses on inspection, documentation, and compliance with DOTD policies and state/federal requirements.

licensure as a professional engineer is required; experience requirements and substitutions apply.

Qualifications

• Professional license required to practice engineering.
• Two years of licensed engineering experience; or six years of professional engineering experience.
• Master’s degree substitutes for one year of experience; Doctorate substitutes for two years.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction inspection, contract administration, sampling, testing, surveying, and documentation for projects.
• Supervises and trains engineers and technicians on construction projects.
• Reviews project records, schedules, and contract compliance; coordinates with contractors and agencies.

Skills

Licensed professional engineer

Supervision

Construction inspection

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s degree substitution

Doctorate substitution

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 Engineer 6 expert while supervising lower-level Engineers or Engineering Technicians.

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 Beauregard Parish and reports to theEngineer 7.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. Website: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

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:

• 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.

This role requires collaborative leadership, adaptability, and strong communication skills.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:
This position qualifies for a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4,324.80 bi-weekly.

This position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with applicable State Civil Service rules.

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

Licensing Requirements: Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

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); lateral, or detail to special duty.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Clint Dyke
Engineer 7 (D07)
337-463-5332

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