ENGINEER 6 (DISTRICT LAB)

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

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced District Lab Engineer 6 in Lafayette to supervise engineers and technicians, oversee materials testing, geotechnical exploration, and QA programs for transportation projects.

This role requires a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license plus substantial experience; a master's degree can substitute for up to one year, a doctorate for up to two years.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required in Louisiana; substitutions allowed for degrees.
• Experience requirements: 2 years licensed PE or 6 years professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages sub-grade soils surveys, materials sampling and testing, base design and wastewater sampling.
• Administrates DOTD programs per Federal and State regulations for independent in-place materials audit.
• Conducts evaluations of complex materials problems and approves designs for asphaltic concrete and base materials.
• Conducts materials usage audits for each construction project and final acceptance.
• Acts as District Radiation Safety Officer for nuclear density test gauges and documentation.
• Assists in updating Standard Specifications and implements new technology and methods.
• May perform other duties including emergency/disaster support.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Engineering analysis

Project oversight

Tools

TR602 testing program

FHWA Independent Assurance

Job description

DISTRICT 03 / U153 / Engineer 6 (District Lab)

JOB NUMBER: 03-14358-ENG6-09102026-DS

*** THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DOTD CURRENT PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ONLY ***

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 District 03 Laboratory Engineer expert while supervising lower-level Engineers or Engineering Technicians. This position supports transportation projects and programs through materials evaluation, materials testing, geotechnical exploration, quality assurance, specification development, and technical support for transportation projects.

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.

This position is located in Lafayette Parish and reports to the Engineer 8, ADA Engineering.

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:

• Manages programs for sub-grade soil surveys, materials sampling and testing, base design, and sampling for wastewater management
• Administrates the TR602, DOTD Record Test, and FHWA Independent Assurance programs as required by Federal and State regulations and policies to provide an independent in-place materials audit.
• Conducts Districtwide evaluations of complex materials problems requiring advanced technique knowledge of materials and their characteristics
• Approves designs for asphaltic concrete, Portland cement concrete, and base materials, and monitor their applications to assure conformance to DOTD requirements.
• Conducts materials usage and documentation audits (Form 2059) for every construction project within the District for final project acceptance.
• Serves as the District Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), responsible for the proper usage, transport, and storage for all nuclear density test gauges in the District and for the proper documentation thereof.
• Assists in updating the Department’s Standard Specification, including the implementation of new technology, materials, and techniques, and reviews current sampling and testing methods, and investigates and proposes ways to eliminate, reduce, or increase the efficiencies of such methods.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities

Position-Specific Details:

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

Appointment Type: This position is open to only current DOTD employees

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lea SmithEngineer 8

DOTD District 03

337-262-6104

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