ENGINEER INTERN 1-ENGINEER 5

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a civil engineering professional to assist in directing bridge and highway construction projects in District 02 / Unit 252. The role involves supervising construction activities, maintaining field records, and calculating project quantities on multimillion dollar projects.

The position offers various appointment levels with SER-based entrance rates and requires possession of a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate (and licensure

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Engineer 6 DOTD in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration, and associated functions of a construction gang.
• Monitors inspection techniques for desired results.
• Participates in preconstruction conferences with engineers and contractors to discuss construction scheduling, method of construction and potential problems.
• Maintains field records and calculates quantities of partial and final estimates on multimillion dollar projects.
• Devises and implements plan changes within these projects. Reviews plans before and during construction.

Education

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate

Louisiana license to practice professional engineering

Job description

About This Job

District 02 / Unit 252

Job Number: 2/125496/E1-E5/8.05.26-SU

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

This position assists in directing bridge and highway construction projects.

If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!

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/

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 and Other Information

• Assists the Engineer 6 DOTD in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction, survey activities, contract administration, and associated functions of a construction gang.
• Monitoring inspection techniques for desired results.
• Participates in preconstruction conferences with engineers and contractors to discuss construction scheduling, method of construction and potential problems.
• Maintains field records and calculates quantities of partial and final estimates on multimillion dollar projects.
• Devises and implements plan changes within these projects. Reviews plans before and during construction.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1, or 2, or Engineer 3, 4, or 5.

Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for the Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5:

• Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Engineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.
• Engineer 3 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• Engineer 4 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one year of licensed engineering experience OR Five years of professional engineering experience.
• Engineer 5 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus two years of licensed engineering experience OR Six years of professional engineering experience.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact:

Daniel Schenck

Engineer 6

[phone]

“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 here .

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