ENGINEER 7

LRS Architects, Inc; Westwego, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to manage the District-wide highway preservation program, including scope, budget, design and delivery schedules. The role requires strong leadership to oversee pavement preservation design and consultant contracts at the district level.

The incumbent will coordinate dam safety oversight, drainage, surveying and storm water activities, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining project

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering required.
• 3 years of licensed engineering experience OR 7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Masters substituting for 1 year, Doctorate for 2 years; advanced degrees max for 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program including scope, budget, design, delivery schedule, and performance.
• Oversees construction plan development for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and related projects.
• Provides oversight for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co-permittee activities.
• Manages consultant contracts for design of District Preservation projects, including scopes, fees, progress, invoices, and final plans.
• Oversees the districtwide surveying program with in-house and contracted survey firms.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

About This Job

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.

This position is located in District 02/Unit 170, Orleans Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 8 (ADA-Engineering). The incumbent exercises independent professional judgment, resolves complex technical and delivery issues, and interprets unforeseen conditions as they arise in order to maintain program objectives. The incumbent maintains required professional licensure and participates in continuing education and professional development activities necessary to support program delivery, technical leadership, and regulatory compliance.

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

• Program Delivery: Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program. This position will manage all aspects of the program including scope, budget, design, delivery schedule, and overall performance.
• Design/Plan and Specification Development: Oversees the preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and other related projects at the District level.
• Water Resources: Provides oversight and coordination for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co-permittee activities in coordination with Parish and the statewide Environmental Section. Participates in Public Works project review and oversight.
• Consultant Contract Administration: Administers consultant contracts for design of District Preservation projects by developing project scopes, negotiating contract fees, monitoring consultant progress, administering contract provisions, approving invoices and reviewing the acceptability of final plans.
• Districtwide Survey Program Administration: Oversees the districtwide surveying program by managing all survey activities performed by in house staff and contracted survey firms.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type

This 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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ennis Johnson

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-437-3103

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

here.

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others