Engineer Intern 1 or Engineer Intern 2 (Environmental)

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

DOTD-Engineering & Operations in Louisiana seeks an Environmental Engineer Intern to assist with investigations and analyses for environmental documents and related studies. The role supports compliance with state laws and DOTD policies, and requires certification as an Engineer Intern in Louisiana.

The incumbent will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, review design proposals, and contribute to environmentally responsible highway project design.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Able to obtain Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment.
• Experience with environmental investigations and engineering analyses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing investigations and analyses for environmental documents.
• Develop recommendations to minimize environmental impact.
• Coordinate environmental work with agencies and planning groups.
• Advise other engineers on environmental laws and regulations.
• Review proposals and invoices for factual accuracy.
• Provide technical support to resolve environmental issues on highway projects.

Skills

Environmental analysis

Engineering knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate

Job description

28/189788/EI/8.28.26-BH
Section 28 - Environmental

About this Position:

This position performs investigations and environmental and engineering analyses as required for the preparation of environmental documents and related technical studies. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

The job duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the level at which the incumbent is hired.

• Assists in directing and performing investigations and environmental and engineering analyses as required for the preparation of environmental documents. Prepares environmental documentation and reviews project designs and plans to determine environmental class of action and potential environmental impacts.
• Develops recommendations for engineering/environmental design changes to minimize the impact of DOTD projects on the environment and public.
• Coordinates environmental work within the Department and with other local, state, and federal planning groups, resource agencies, and permitting agencies.
• Acts as advisor or consultant to other engineering professionals in the Department relative to environmental laws, rules, regulations, and technical work.
• Reviews and recommends for approval proposals, studies, and invoices prepared by consulting firms for factual accuracy and completeness.
• Provides technical expertise to engineering technicians to resolve environmental issues related to highway projects.

Position-Specific Details:

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); by temporary job appointment; or by detail to special duty.

Career Progression:

This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is being posted at the following levels: Engineer Intern 1 or Engineer Intern 2. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Compensation

This position is eligible for Special Entrance Rates as follows:

• Engineer Intern 1: $2,115.20/biweekly
• Engineer Intern 2: $2,263.20/biweekly

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Robert Lott
Assistant Environmental Administrator
DOTD
1201 Capitol Access Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225.242.4504
[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