ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT- ENGINEER INTERN 2

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Louisiana; On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks Engineer Intern Applicants to support construction project delivery, field engineering, and compliance reviews across District Parishes. Training is provided and advancement through the Engineering series is possible.

Temporary appointments exist while pursuing the Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Positions report to an Engineer Supervisor and may be filled at various Engineer Intern levels in designated parishes, with

Qualifications

• Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate.
• Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
• Review plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
• Monitor or assist with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
• Review quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project-related materials as assigned.
• Support construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
• Assist with resolving construction-related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.
• Support emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

Education

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate eligibility

Job description

About This Job

Region 1 Recruitment for the following District Parishes:
District 04: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, De Soto, Red River, Bienville
District 05: Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, Morehouse, West Carroll, East Carroll, Madison, Richland, Jackson
District 08: Rapides, Avoyelles, Vernon, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant
District 58: Franklin, Caldwell, La Salle, Catahoula, Concordia, Tensas

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 an Engineer Intern Applicant – Engineer Intern 2 to support transportation 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 in the above-listed Parishes, and reports to Engineer Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Duties and Other Information

Depending on level and assignment, Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer Intern 2 may:

• Perform engineering work related to construction project delivery, field engineering, or construction oversight.
• Review plans, specifications, estimates, construction documentation, and project records.
• Monitor or assist with review of contractor work for compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, project engineers, inspectors, consultants, and internal DOTD staff.
• Review quantities, documentation, payments, work zone information, or project‑related materials as assigned.
• Support construction certification, eConstruction, fabrication, field documentation, or final audit activities.
• Assist with resolving construction‑related issues, technical questions, or project delivery concerns.
• Support emergency or disaster response activities as needed.

Position‑Specific Details

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

Compensation

Below is the starting rate of pay for the Engineer Intern Applicant level, and the Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the additional levels in this job series:

Engineer Intern Applicant - $24.04 hourly / $1,923.20 Biweekly - Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.66 hourly / $2,692.80 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Engineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.02 hourly / $2,881.60 Biweekly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.

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.

Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Sandra Graham

Human Resources District Manager, Region 1

[phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

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

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_main.asp