Engineer Intern Applicant Department of Transportation and Development Engineering and Operations

LSU AgCenter; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU AgCenter seeks Engineer Intern Applicants for temporary positions across Louisiana's DOTD. This role offers on-the-job training for engineering graduates or students eligible for certification. Interns will gain practical experience including applying engineering skills, conducting analyses, and assisting with infrastructure tasks. Positions may last up to 36 months, with potential for future permanent appointments. The organization promotes equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Recent engineering graduates or students within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Eligibility

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. 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. 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 Duties

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.