Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer Intern 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) offers an Engineer Intern Opportunity through the Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP). This entry-level role provides hands-on engineering experience in field, office, and laboratory settings under close supervision, preparing graduates for licensure.

Eligible graduates within 90 days of graduation may apply. The program features structured training, career progression options, and special entrance rates.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for evaluating technical data.
• Ability to work collaboratively under supervision while applying engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic engineering principles and formulas to routine calculations.
• Assist with inspection, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
• Support laboratory, field, or office engineering activities.
• Collect and analyze samples for testing and evaluation.
• Assist in cost analyses and economic justification studies.
• Participate in training and professional development activities.
• Assist in supervision or coordination of technical staff as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Engineer Intern Opportunity – Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP)

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has a vacancy within the Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP) located in the Training and Technology Transfer Section. This position provides entry-level engineering experience for recent graduates while working toward professional licensure.

This position operates in a structured, training-focused environment where Engineer Interns apply engineering theory to field, office, and laboratory work supporting DOTD transportation programs. Under the supervision of experienced engineers, incumbents gain practical experience while performing a variety of routine engineering tasks.

About the ERDP Program

DOTD's Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP) is a structured training and professional development program designed to prepare engineering graduates for long-term careers in public service. Participants receive exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, hands-on project experience, and mentorship to support successful progression toward licensure.

Learn more about ERDP here: https://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/erdp.html

We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn, dependable, and interested in applying engineering principles in a practical setting. Successful candidates demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively while receiving close technical supervision.

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

Under close supervision from a higher-level engineer, the Engineer Intern may:

• Apply basic engineering principles and formulas to routine calculations
• Assist with inspection, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure
• Support laboratory, field, or office engineering activities
• Collect and analyze samples for testing and evaluation
• Assist in cost analyses and economic justification studies
• Participate in training and professional development activities
• Assist in the supervision or coordination of technical staff as appropriate

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

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: This position has Special Entrance Rates

Engineer Intern 1 - $2,115.20/biweekly

Engineer Intern 2 - $2,263.20/biweekly

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.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Stacey Wilton

Education Outreach Program Manager

225-767-9141

[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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

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