Engineer 8 (ADA- Maintenance)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana DOTD in Baton Rouge is seeking a District Maintenance executive to oversee District 61 operations, strategic budgeting, and contract administration for parish maintenance.

The role requires a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license and at least two years of supervisory engineering experience; master’s and doctorate substitutions apply per civil service rules. You will lead emergency response as well as staff performance and training.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license.
• Two years of supervisory-level engineering experience or above.
• Master's/Doctorate substitutions apply per official notes.

Responsibilities

• Executive Maintenance Oversight: lead district maintenance operations and evaluate effectiveness.
• Budget & Resource Management: develop and manage multi-million dollar budgets.
• Contract Administration: supervise district maintenance contracts and funding allocations.
• Personnel & Administration: act as appointing authority for district staff; payroll and training.
• Quality Assurance: develop and maintain MQA program to measure performance.
• Stakeholder & Legal Representation: coordinate with officials and agencies; provide testimony.
• Coordinate Emergency Response: lead responses to storms, hazards, and failures.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Contract administration

Civil Service rules familiarity

Education

Professional Engineer license (Louisiana)

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's or Doctorate degree substitutions for experience

Job description

District 61- Unit 001- East Baton Rouge

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 ADA of Maintenance serves as the principal authority and primary point of contact for all construction activities within their assigned District.

This position is in District 61 and reports to the District Administrator.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following, which must include two years of experience at the supervisory level or above:

• Four years of licensed engineering experience; or
• Eight 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 Duties

• Executive Maintenance Oversight: Serve as the District’s senior authority for all maintenance operations, including planning, managing, directing and evaluating the effectiveness of the parish maintenance unit operations.
• Budget & Resource Management: Develop and manage multi-million dollar budgets for materials, equipment, and specialized programs.
• Contract Administration: Lead District maintenance contracts, overseeing project bidding, funding allocations, and quality assurance for external vendors.
• Personnel & Administration: Act as the Appointing Authority for district maintenance staff, managing payroll, performance reviews, and training requirements in accordance with Civil Service rules.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain the Maintenance Quality Assurance (MQA) program to quantitatively measure performance and address operational shortcomings.
• Stakeholder & Legal Representation: Coordinate with elected officials and federal agencies, manage public communications, and provide expert testimony or depositions for agency litigation.
• Coordinate Emergency Response: Lead the District’s reaction to urgent issues like storm damage, road hazards, or bridge failures to keep traffic moving and the public safe.

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 $5,297.60/biweekly.

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

Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

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 by detail to special duty.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Josh Stutes
District Engineer Administrator – District 61
[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.
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