ENGINEER 7 (PRESERVATION PROGRAM ENGINEER)

State of Louisiana; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Preservation Program Engineer for District 62 (Hammond). You will lead preservation initiatives, manage budgets, and coordinate design, environmental, and drainage elements to deliver district projects.

Must hold a Louisiana Professional Engineer license and meet experience requirements; this role emphasizes decisive leadership, strategic budgeting, and strong communication within a state agency context.

Qualifications

• Leadership and strategic program oversight experience.
• Budget management and performance monitoring for district-wide projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program and manages all aspects of the program including scope, budget, design, delivery schedule, and overall performance.
• Provides leadership in the integration of roadway design, drainage, and environmental considerations to support effective and timely program delivery.
• Oversee the preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and other related projects at the district level.
• Provides oversight and district-level leadership for drainage design, hydraulic analysis, storm water management, and permitting coordination to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal requirements.
• 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.
• Oversee the districtwide surveying program by managing all survey activities performed by contracted survey firms.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

Louisiana Professional Engineer License

Job description

District 62- Unit 170- Hammond

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. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The Preservation Program Engineer serves as the principal authority and primary point of contact for all preservation activities within their assigned District.

This position is in District 62 and reports to the ADA Engineering.

This position is open to only current permanent classified DOTD employees.

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 Preservation Program Engineer primary duties:

• Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program and manages all aspects of the program including scope, budget, design, delivery schedule, and overall performance.
• Provides leadership in the integration of roadway design, drainage, and environmental considerations to support effective and timely program delivery.
• Oversee the preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and other related projects at the district level.
• Provides oversight and district-level leadership for drainage design, hydraulic analysis, storm water management, and permitting coordination to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal requirements.
• 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.
• Oversee the districtwide surveying program by managing all survey activities performed by contracted survey firms.

This role requires decisive leadership, strategic budget management, and strong communication skills.

Position-Specific Details:

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

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 position may be filled as a promotion or detail to special duty. This position is open to only current permanent classified DOTD employees.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jennifer Branton
ADA Engineering – District 62
[phone]

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

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

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.