Engineer Intern 1-2

State of Louisiana; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Construction Engineer Intern 1 or 2 to support project delivery, field engineering, and construction oversight in Ascension Parish. Training is provided; there is potential for career progression within the Engineering job series.

Position reports to Engineer 6. Applications accepted from individuals with a current Engineer Intern Certificate from other states, with requirement to obtain LA EIC prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate required.
• Applicants from other states may apply but must obtain LA EIC before appointment.
• Licensing requirements may be viewed at lapels.com.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
• Reviews plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
• Monitors or assists with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinates with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
• Reviews quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project-related materials as assigned.
• Supports construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
• Assists with resolving construction-related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.
• Supports emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

Education

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 206 – ASCENSION 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 a Construction Engineer Intern 1 or 2 to support transportation projects and programs. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance‑related reviews.

No prior engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.

Position is located in Ascension Parish, and report to the Engineer 6.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Note: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.

Note: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates 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

• Performs engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
• Reviews plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
• Monitors or assists with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinates with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
• Reviews quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project‑related materials as assigned.
• Supports construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
• Assists with resolving construction‑related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.
• Supports emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

Position-Specific Details

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1 or Engineer Intern 2.

Compensation

Engineer Intern 1 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.66 hourly / $2,692.80 Biweekly.

Engineer Intern 2 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.02 hourly / $2,881.60 Biweekly.

Appointment Type

This position may be filled as a promotion or probational appointment.

Upcoming Graduates

Applications will be accepted from applicants who are within 90 days of graduation. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification and confirmation that the applicant has received a qualifying degree. If selected, the applicant will be eligible to begin work the day after graduation. The selected candidate will be required to submit an official transcript confirming graduation within 60 days of hire.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Ryan White

Project Engineer, Unit 206

225-675-5320

[e-mail]

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

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

Do you have a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your certificate number, expiration date and issue date below.

07

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

• Required Question