Engineer 7 (Preservation Engineer)

State of Louisiana; Chase (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development–District 58, Franklin Parish, seeks an Engineer 7 to administer the districtwide highway preservation program, oversee design plans, manage budgets, and coordinate water resources and survey activities.

This full-time role offers a SER of $57.84 hourly ($4,627.20 biweekly). Applicants must hold a Louisiana Professional Engineer license with minimum experience requirements, and licensure verification will be conducted before appointment.

Qualifications

• Louisiana PE license required.
• Three years of licensed engineering experience; or seven years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees can substitute for up to two years of experience; there is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Program Delivery: Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program, managing scope, budget, design, delivery schedule and performance.
• Design/Plan and Specification Development: Oversees preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and related projects at the District level.
• Water Resources: Provides oversight for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co-permittee activities; coordinates with Parish and Environmental Section.
• Consultant Contract Administration: Manages consultant contracts for design of District Preservation projects, including scopes, fees, progress, invoices, and final plans review.
• Districtwide Survey Program Administration: Oversees survey program, managing in-house and contracted survey work.

Education

Louisiana Professional Engineer license

Job description

District 58 – Unit 170 – Franklin Parish JOB NUMBER: 58/50699886/ENG7/10.12.2026-JB

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 Franklin Parish - District 58 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 8 (ADA of 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.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact - this could be the opportunity for you!

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.

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 as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); voluntary demotion or position change, or by detail to special duty.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group and will be filled as an Engineer 7.

Work Schedule: Full-time.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $57.84 Hourly, $4,627.20 Biweekly.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact:

Callie Harrell

ADA of Engineering

318-412-3215

[e-mail]

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.

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