ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT - ENGINEER INTERN 2

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 59,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Engineer Intern Applicant – Engineer Intern 2 to support transportation projects statewide. Training is provided, with career progression through the Engineering job series and supervision by Bridge Inspection Engineers.

This role reports to Engineer 7/Bridge Inspection Engineer. Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate is required.

Qualifications

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Responsibilities

Assists with bridge and structural design activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
Reviews or prepares plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details.
Performs or assists with bridge load ratings, structural evaluations, or bridge preservation activities.
Provides technical support related to bridge rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects.
Coordinates with project managers, consultants, districts, construction staff, and other internal or external partners.

Education

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate

Job description

About This Job

Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance

51/50696683/ENGINT/08.05.26-AA

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. 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

DOTD is seeking an Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer Intern 2 to support transportation projects and programs through projects and programs. This position supports the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.

No prior engineering experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Engineering job series.

Positions are located Statewide, and report to Engineer 7/ Bridge Inspection Engineer.

While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

Assists with bridge and structural design activities for transportation infrastructure projects.

Reviews or prepares plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details.

Performs or assists with bridge load ratings, structural evaluations, or bridge preservation activities.

Provides technical support related to bridge rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects.

Coordinates with project managers, consultants, districts, construction staff, and other internal or external partners.

Position Specific Details

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2.

Compensation

Include standardized pay table — unchanged, consistent across postings

Engineer Intern Applicant – $1,923.20 biweekly

Engineer Intern 1 – $2,115.20 biweekly

Engineer Intern 2 – $2,263.20 biweekly

Appointment Type

This position may be filled as a job appointment or probational appointment. A job appointment is a temporary appointment that may last up to 36 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment in the future.

Upcoming Graduates

Applications will be accepted from applicants who are within 90 days of graduation. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon verification and confirmation that the applicant has received a qualifying degree. If selected, the applicant will be eligible to begin work the day after graduation. The selected candidate will be required to submit an official transcript confirming graduation within 60 days of hire.

Additional Information

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

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact:

Stephanie Doolittle

Bridge Inspection Engineer

225-379-1329

Stephanie.Doolittle@la.gov

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

Mardi Gras,

Good Friday,

Memorial Day,

Independence Day,

Labor Day,

Veteran's Day,

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

Do you possess a current Engineer Intern (EI) certificate?

If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the certificate number, issuing state, issue date, and expiration date. If you answered 'NO', enter N/A.