ENGINEER 7 (DISTRICT TRAFFIC OPERATIONS)

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites qualified applicants for Engineer 7 in District 03 – Traffic Operations. This role leads traffic engineering activities, collaborates with field crews, and ensures compliant traffic control and signing across highways and urban streets.

Applicants must hold a Louisiana PE license with experience requirements; relocation or licensure steps may apply for non-Louisiana licensees.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Professional Engineer license.
• Three years of licensed engineering experience; or seven years of professional engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain Louisiana PE license if licensed in another state.
• Master's/doctorate degrees substitute for experience as specified.

Responsibilities

• Directs all district traffic engineering activities and traffic studies.
• Coordinates and directs the district sign shop, striping crew and electricians to ensure timely completion of duties.
• Reviews driveway and access permit applications for the district permit specialist.
• Reviews plans of construction and/or maintenance projects and approves traffic control plans.
• Investigates and analyzes existing traffic control devices at abnormal accident locations.
• Oversees district outdoor advertising, junkyard, logo, and TODS sign programs for federal compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Traffic engineering

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

DISTRICT 03 / U001 / Engineer 7 (DISTRICT TRAFFIC OPERATIONS)

JOB NUMBER: 03-9042-ENG7-09112026-DS

*** THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT DOTD PERMANENT 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. The Engineer 7 - Traffic position is responsible for planning, analysis, design, inspection and inventory of traffic signal systems, signing, pavement markings, channelization and all associated traffic controls for all highways and urban streets, This position is in District 03 and reports to the ADA of Operations.

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/

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.

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

Job Duties

The Traffic Engineer's primary duties:

• Directs all district traffic engineering activities and traffic studies.
• Coordinates and directs the activities of the district sign shop, striping crew and electricians to ensure that assigned duties are completed in a timely manner
• Reviews driveway and access permit applications at the request of the district permit specialist.
• Reviews plans of construction and/or maintenance projects and approves traffic control plans which may modify existing traffic control devices.
• Investigates and analyzes existing traffic control devices at abnormal accident locations.
• Oversees the district outdoor advertising, junkyard, logo, and tourist oriented directional sign (TODS) programs for compliance with federal highway administration requirements.

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

Position-Specific Details

Compensation

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4,627.20/biweekly.

Licensing Requirements

Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

Appointment Type

Promotional, open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Nicholas Fruge
Engineer 8 – ADA Operations
[phone]
[e-mail]

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/work