ENGINEER I, PROFESSIONAL (4051)

Jefferson Parish; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish in Louisiana is announcing an examination to establish an employment list to fill one current East Jefferson vacancy in the Department of Water and for future vacancies. The position performs entry-level engineering review and design work on capital projects and water system planning, development, design, and construction.

The engineer will check projects during construction for compliance with schedules, plans and specifications, attend design meetings, prepare bid documents,

Qualifications

• Entry-level engineering review and design work on capital projects.
• Requires current Louisiana PE license.
• Proof of license is required.
• May require driving to multiple parish locations.

Responsibilities

• Review and design on capital projects and water system planning.
• Monitor construction for schedule, plans, specs compliance.
• Prepare bid documents, addenda, and bid award recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and sketches.

Skills

Engineering review

Design work

Bid administration

Report drafting

Education

Professional Engineer license (Louisiana)

Job description

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR. The purpose of this position is to perform entry-level engineering review and design work on Capital Projects and Water system planning, development, design, and construction. Checks projects during construction to ensure compliance with schedules, plans, and specifications. Attends design meetings as well as reviews plans and specifications. The employee will be responsible for Maintenance/Supply Contracts which includes preparing specifications, attending pre-bid conferences, preparing addenda, reviewing bids, issuing bid award recommendations. Assimilates required bid documents. Prepares Council resolutions for bid awards and acceptance of completed contracts. Monitors consulting engineers and contractors during project construction. Checks completed projects and compiles reports on quantities of materials used, workmanship, cost factors, and compliance with plans and specifications. Prepares and/or reviews technical plans and specifications, permit applications, engineering reports, progress reports, and inspection reports. Draws sketches of proposed construction work. Checks job plans and specifications for completeness, inaccuracies, and needed additions; makes necessary corrections, and prepared reports on the revisions. May be required to drive to various locations throughout the parish to perform job duties. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference. Current registration as a Professional Engineer qualified to practice in Louisiana.

Proof of license is required.

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate. (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

NON-COMPETITIVE

All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for ENGINEER I, PROFESSIONAL and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.

JOB POSTING NO: 4051-01

DATE: 09/23/22