Engineer Intern Applicant

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Statewide internship opportunities at the Louisiana DOTD provide hands-on training for individuals starting their engineering careers. These temporary Engineer Intern Applicant positions operate under close supervision to develop practical licensure experience.

Eligible candidates include recent graduates or students within 90 days of graduation who can obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. This role emphasizes field and lab work related to transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently graduated in engineering; eligible for Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Temporary internship appointment while pursuing licensure.
• Willingness to perform field and lab tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Apply elementary engineering skills to gain licensure experience.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis using standard techniques.
• Apply basic engineering formulas to routine calculations.
• Aid in computations and analyses of engineering considerations.
• Assist with inspection, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Skills

Engineering basics

Laboratory sampling

Calculations

Inspection & maintenance

Education

Pursuing or recent engineering degree

Job description

Statewide

SW/CONT/EIA-03.03.26/JC

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), our work keeps Louisiana moving. We plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and improve quality of life across the state. DOTD employees perform meaningful public service work that has a visible, statewide impact every day.

DOTD is seeking to fill Engineer Intern Applicant positions statewide. Available across all Sections and Districts within the Office of Operations and the Office of Engineering, these roles offer valuable on-the-job training and hands-on experience for individuals beginning their professional engineering careers. These positions are ideal for recent engineering graduates or college students within 90 days of graduation who are eligible for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE: This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.

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 Engineer Intern Applicant works under close supervision from a higher-level engineer. Job duties may include the following examples:

• Apply elementary engineering skills to acquire practical experience for licensure
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis using special techniques
• Apply basic engineering formulas to routine calculations
• Aid in performing computations and analyses of engineering considerations
• Assist with inspection, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position will be filled by a job appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 36 months. This position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.

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

Contact Information

Jessamye Charette

Human Resources Manager B

[phone]

[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.