Engineer 7 - Traffic

Nunez Community College; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Traffic Engineer 7 to lead district traffic engineering activities, conduct studies, review permit applications, and approve traffic control plans on highways and urban streets in District 07.

The role requires a Louisiana Professional Engineer license and offers potential for advancement, with opportunities to oversee sign shop operations and related programs while working with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana professional engineer license is required.
• Three years of licensed engineering experience or seven years of professional engineering experience.
• Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer is valid for licensure, but substitution rules apply for degrees.
• Master's degree substitutes for one year of experience; doctorate substitutes for two years.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years of experience; no substitution for licensed experience.
• Applicants licensed in other states may apply; must obtain Louisiana license prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Directs all district traffic engineering activities and traffic studies.
• Coordinates district sign shop, striping crew and electricians to complete duties timely.
• Reviews driveway and access permit applications per district permit specialist.
• Reviews construction/maintenance plans and approves traffic control plans.
• Investigates and analyzes existing traffic control devices at abnormal accident locations.
• Oversees district outdoor advertising, junkyard, logo, and TODS programs for FHWA compliance.

Job description

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 - Traffic position is responsible for planning, analysis, design, inspection and inventory of traffic signal systems, signing, pavement markings, channelization and all associated traffic controls for all highways and urban streets. This position is in District 07and reports to the ADA of Operations.

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:

The Traffic Engineer's primary duties:

• Directs all district traffic engineering activities and traffic studies.
• Coordinates and directs the activities of the district sign shop, striping crew and electricians to ensure that assigned duties are completed in a timely manner
• Reviews driveway and access permit applications at the request of the district permit specialist.
• Reviews plans of construction and/or maintenance projects and approves traffic control plans which may modify existing traffic control devices.
• Investigates and analyses existing traffic control devices at abnormal accident locations.
• Oversees the district outdoor advertising, junkyard, logo, and tourist oriented directional sign (TODS) programs for compliance with federal highway administration requirements.

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.

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 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); lateral, or detail to special duty.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jared Chaumont
Engineer 8 - ADA Operations (D07)
[phone]
[e-mail]

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