ENGINEER 7

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a District 02-Unit 202 Project Engineer to oversee engineering activities for major highway and bridge construction, inspection, surveying, and documentation in line with FHWA and DOTD policies.

You will supervise engineers and inspectors, coordinate with contractors, review schedules and traffic plans, and ensure compliance on state and federal funded projects.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• Three years of licensed engineering experience; or seven years of professional engineering experience.
• 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.
• 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 will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
• Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana.
• Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by LAPELS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train a staff of engineers and construction inspectors by planning, directing, and coordinating all engineering activities for the construction unit.
• Consults with contractors daily on issues such as project progress, plan changes, phasing of work, and traffic control.
• Reviews CPM schedules submitted by the contractor and meets with them to resolve issues regarding scheduling.
• Interacts with private citizens, elected and public officials to resolve conflicts and complaints concerning right-of-way, construction, and traffic problems.

Skills

Professional engineering license

Staff supervision

Contractor coordination

Traffic control coordination

Education

Louisiana PE license

Master's degree in engineering

Doctorate in engineering

ABET-accredited degree

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 202

JOB NUMBER: 02/9199/ENG7/10.29.2026-JF

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.

The incumbent is required to have specialized knowledge of DOTD construction specifications and documentation, inspection, sampling, and material testing techniques. This position requires the incumbent to plan, direct, and coordinate all activities for the Project Engineer’s office which provides supervision, inspection, and survey activities for all types of major, complex highway and bridge construction projects in strict accordance with FHWA and DOTD policies and procedures. Construction Management is performed on both State and Federal Funded projects as part of the District Construction Project, Safety, Urban System, Off System, and Contract Maintenance programs.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

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

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

• Three years of licensed engineering experience; or
• Seven 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

• Supervise and trains a staff of engineers and construction inspectors by planning, directing, and coordinating all engineering activities for the construction unit. Supervises staff engaged in the construction of highways, bridges, ports, flood control structures, drainage structures, HMAC (asphalt) production facilities, and buildings.
• Consults with contractors daily on issues such as project progress, plan changes, phasing of work, and traffic control. Reviews CPM (Critical Path Method) schedules submitted by the contractor and meets with them to resolve issues regarding scheduling. Interacts with private citizens, elected and public officials to resolve conflicts and complaints concerning right-of-way, construction, and traffic problems.
• Approves and monitors erosion control plans. Monitors hazardous waste removal. Approves utility relocations invoices. Enforces traffic control requirements on construction projects. Administers permits approved by the DOTD permit section.
• Develops and writes change orders to solve complex problems such as design errors, construction problems, and environmental concerns. Oversees the maintenance and use of the Project Engineer’s office and vehicles used for construction activities. Assigns and equipment to various construction projects.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type:

T his position may be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty.

Career Progression:

This position does not participate in the Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule:

Work hours may vary

Compensation:

SER $57.84 Hourly $4,627.20 Biweekly

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

No Civil Service test score

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Corbett Hollier

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-437-3134

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

“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 here .

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