Engineer 7 ( Pavement Preservation / Program Engineer)

State of Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Engineer 7 – Pavement Preservation/Program Engineer to lead district-level highway construction and preservation programs. Responsibilities include scope, budget, schedule, and performance for pavement projects.

Requires Louisiana PE license and substantial experience; appointments are open to DOTD employees and incumbents seeking a detail opportunity.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience substitutions: master's degree substitutes for up to 1 year; doctorate substitutes for up to 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the program including scope, budget, delivery schedule, and overall performance.
• Oversee preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and related projects at the District level.
• Provide oversight for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co-permittee activities.
• Coordinate permitting requirements, mitigation needs, and external agency commitments to support timely project delivery.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control processes are applied to in-house and consultant deliverables prior to advertisement.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

**This is a departmental promotional or detail opportunity open to DOTD 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 – Pavement Preservation/Program Engineer position is responsible for the district level leadership and accountability for the delivery of the highway construction and preservation programs. This position is in District 07 and reports to the ADA of Engineers.

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:

• Manager all aspects of the program including scope, budget, delivery schedule, and overall performance.
• Oversees the preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and other related projects at the District level.
• Provides oversight and coordinator for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co-permittee activities.
• Coordinates permitting requirements, mitigation needs, and external agency commitments to support timely project delivery.
• Ensure appropriate quality assurance and quality control processes are applied to both in-house and consultant-produced design deliverable prior to advertisement.

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:

This is a departmental promotional or detail opportunity open to DOTD employees only

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Clayton Cormier

Engineer 8 – ADA Engineer (D07)

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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