Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5 (Asst Bridge)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Chase (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The DGS Office of External Affairs seeks an Engineer Intern Applicant to assist senior engineers in managing the District’s Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program in Chase, Louisiana. The role involves inspecting and maintaining bridges and dam structures, reviewing reports, and drafting plans for facility projects.

This temporary position supports career progression in engineering within the district. The role requires eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate and experience

Qualifications

• Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Experience with bridge inspection and maintenance operations.
• Ability to design retrofits and bridge repairs.
• Knowledge of bridge and facility project management.
• Technical capability to review and recommend changes to engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the District’s Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program.
• Inspect and maintain fixed and movable bridges and dam structures.
• Check inspection reports and monitor compliance.
• Design retrofits and bridge repairs as needed.
• Oversee contractor work and coordinate field activities.
• Draft plans for facility projects and scope work for improvements.

Skills

Engineer Intern certificate awareness

Bridge inspection experience

Retrofit design ability

Project management knowledge

Plan/spec review capability

Job description

This Engineer Intern Applicant position assists the Engineer 6 and Engineer 7 with managing the District’s Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program in Chase, Louisiana. The role involves inspecting and maintaining fixed and movable bridges and dam structures, checking inspection reports, designing retrofits, overseeing contractor work, and drafting plans for facility projects. This is a temporary position requiring a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate, with opportunity to advance within the engineering career progression group.

Key qualifications

• Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate
• Experience with bridge inspection and maintenance operations
• Ability to design retrofits and bridge repairs
• Knowledge of bridge and facility project management
• Technical capability to review and recommend changes to engineering plans and specifications