Engineer 7 ( Pavement Preservation / Program Engineer)

LRS Architects, Inc; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites qualified engineers to assume the Engineer 7 – Pavement Preservation/Program Engineer role in District 07. The position leads highway construction and preservation program delivery and reports to the ADA of Engineers.

Eligibility requires a Louisiana Professional Engineer license with three years of licensed experience or seven years of professional experience, with substitutions for advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license with eligibility for the role.
• Experience leading highway construction and preservation programs at the district level.
• Strong collaboration and communication across agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the program including scope, budget, delivery schedule, and performance.
• Oversee preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation and related projects.
• Coordinate dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, and storm water co-permittee activities.
• Coordinate permitting, mitigation needs, and external agency commitments to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure QA/QC processes are applied to in-house and consultant deliverables before advertisement.

Skills

Licensed professional engineer

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Job description

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

About This Job

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/

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
• Three years of licensed engineering experience;
• 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

Job Duties and Other Information

The Pavement Preservation/Program Engineer Primary 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.

Compensation

Position-Specific Details

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

This position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with applicable State Civil Service rules.

Additional compensation may be considered with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

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)

[phone]

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

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.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

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