Engineer 7 (e-Construction Engineer)

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Engineer 7 to serve as technical advisor and primary project manager for statewide construction and materials software initiatives, including AASHTOware Site Manager and La Pave Online. In this role you will lead implementations, provide expert guidance, and collaborate with FHWA and contractors.

Requirements include a Louisiana PE license, 3–7 years licensed experience, and the ability to substitute degrees for

Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer required with state licensure.
• Experience in project management for statewide construction/software projects.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures and training for statewide software applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical advisor to senior division leadership on construction and materials issues.
• Lead primary project management for development and implementation of software applications and automation.
• Develop policies, procedures, and training; collaborate with other states, FHWA, LTRC and contractors.
• Assist with budget, personnel, and organizational matters; act as technical expert on committees.

Skills

Project management

Technical advisory

Stakeholder communication

Automation software knowledge

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (Louisiana)

Job description

Engineer 7
Section 40 - Construction
40/50642655/E7/8.12.26-BH

About this Position:

This position is located in the DOTD Construction and Materials Automation Unit. This unit is responsible for project management, implementation, operation, and support of multiple state-wide specialized Construction and Materials Management software applications, including AASHTOware Site Manager, La Pave Online, Headlight, and construction and materials reporting.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

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 Duties:

• Serves as technical advisor to the Chief Construction Division Engineer, Construction Engineer Administrator, and Materials Engineer Administrator in handling complex, multi-faceted, statewide issues, especially those affecting construction and materials applications and automation.
• Serves as primary project manager for both contracted and in-house development and implementation of construction and materials software applications and automation.
• Provides specialized assistance and leadership in developing policies, procedures, and training applicable to statewide construction and material software applications. Confers with other state DOTs, FHWA, LTRC, and Contractors to collaborate and assess options.
• Assists with administrative matters such as budget, personnel, and organization. Serves as technical expert and advisor for numerous job-related committees, such as L TRC Research and AASHTO.
• Serves as technical lead and software administrator over operations regarding specialized statewide Construction and Materials Management software applications.
• Communicates regularly with external clients hosting applications or providing other services related to construction and materials.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) - $3,481.60/biweekly. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

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); Job Appointment, or by detail to special duty.

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 is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Matthew Jones, Engineer 8, [phone], [e-mail]

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

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