ENGINEER 7 (PROJECT ENGINEER)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a Project Engineer to lead construction project delivery, field engineering, and documentation across District 08, Unit 218 (Natchitoches Parish). The role requires a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license and involves supervising engineers and technicians, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with DOTD standards.

The position offers advancement opportunities and reports to the ADA of Construction within

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license is required.
• Three years of licensed engineering experience or seven years of professional engineering experience are eligible prerequisites.
• Master's or Doctorate degrees can substitute for parts of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction inspection, contract administration, sampling, testing, surveying, and documentation for assigned projects.
• Supervises and trains engineers and technicians on construction projects.
• Reviews and approves construction documentation, quantities, diaries, test reports, estimates, and project records.
• Coordinates with contractors, utilities, officials, and DOTD staff to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Ensures work complies with plans, specs, provisions, DOTD policies, and legal requirements.

Skills

Supervision

Construction inspection coordination

Contract administration

Education

Louisiana Professional Engineer License

Job description

Job Number: 08/50574354/E7/10.20.26-JC

District Recruitment For Natchitoches Parish

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.

About This Job

District 08-UNIT 218 Natchitoches, LA

Job Number: 08/50574354/E7/10.20.26-JC

District Recruitment For Natchitoches Parish

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.

DOTD is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as the Project Engineer expert while supervising lower-level Engineers or Engineering Technicians. This position supports transportation projects and programs through construction project delivery, field engineering, construction documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications.

This role plays a critical part in advancing DOTD’s mission by supporting the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.

The professional license to practice engineering is required— training is provided with opportunities for career advancement.

This position is in District 08, Unit 218 (Natchitoches Parish), and reports to the ADA of Construction.

Minimum 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties And Other Information

Job Duties

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction inspection, contract administration, sampling, testing, surveying, and documentation activities for assigned construction projects.
• Supervises and trains engineers and engineering technicians assigned to construction projects, including day, night, or emergency operations as needed.
• Reviews and approves construction documentation, quantities, daily diaries, test reports, estimates, correspondence, and other project records.
• Coordinates with contractors, consultants, utility companies, public officials, and internal DOTD staff to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Reviews project schedules, plan changes, construction problems, erosion control plans, utility relocations, change orders, and contract compliance issues.
• Ensures construction work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, special provisions, DOTD policies, and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Manages unit resources including office and vehicle use, conducts drainage surveys for permit support, and provides personnel for emergency/disaster activities.

Position- Specific Details

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4,627.20 biweekly / $57.84 hourly

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent employees); or by detail to special duty

Licensing Requirements: Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License

Contact Information

Jonathan Lachney

ADA Construction

DOTD-District 08

318-561-5103

Email: [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.