Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer Intern 2
Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
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Job summary
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Bridge and Structural Design Engineer to support highway projects through bridge design, preservation, load rating, plan development and technical support. Positions are located in East Baton Rouge Parish and report to Engineer 6.
Training is provided; permanent status follows certification progress. Applicants must be eligible for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate; issuance is by LAPELS.
Qualifications
- Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
- Temporary position while pursuing Engineer Intern certificate; permanent status denied to incumbents.
- Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS).
- Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.
Responsibilities
- Assists with bridge and structural design activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
- Reviews or prepares plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and structural details.
- Performs bridge load ratings and structural evaluations.
- Provides technical support related to bridge rehabilitation, replacement, preservation, or new capacity projects.
- Coordinates with project managers, consultants, districts, and construction staff.
Skills
Education
Job description
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.
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.
DOTD is seeking a Bridge and Structural Design Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through bridge and structural design, bridge preservation, load rating, plan development, and technical support for transportation infrastructure projects. 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 in East Baton Rouge Parish, and reports to the Engineer 6. 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.
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.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Depending on level and assignment, Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer Intern 2 may:
- 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.
- Reviews bridge-related project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Supports development or maintenance of design guidance, standards, procedures, or technical documents.
- Assists with emergency response or technical reviews involving bridge or structural concerns.
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.
The following reflects the beginning biweekly salary for each level. A Special Entrance Rate (SER) may apply to qualifying positions.
- Engineer Intern Applicant – $1,923.20 biweekly
- Engineer Intern 1 – SER at $2,692.80 biweekly
- Engineer Intern 2 – SER at $2,881.60 biweekly
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.
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.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
William Metcalf
Engineer 7 / Section 51
225-379-1741
william.metcalf@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.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
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