Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer Intern 2 - Roadway Design Engineer

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Roadway Design Engineer to support transportation projects through roadway design, plan preparation, and engineering estimates. The role involves technical support for transportation improvements and compliance reviews, with opportunities for career progression as part of the Engineering job series.

Training provided; located in Baton Rouge.

Qualifications

• No prior engineering experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed engineering design drawings and cost estimates for complex projects.
• Establishes typical sections; sets vertical and horizontal grades.
• Independently develops and manages design plans from inception to letting.
• Acts as Project Manager on in-house or consultant-designed projects.
• Manages consultant contracts: scopes, hours, fees, and invoices.

Skills

Roadway design

Geometric design

Project development

Plan preparation

Engineering estimates

Education

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate eligibility

Job description

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 Roadway Design Engineer to support transportation projects and programs through roadway design, project development, plan preparation, geometric design, engineering estimates, and technical support for transportation improvement 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 Baton Rouge and report to Engineer 6-Road Design Squad Leader.

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

• Prepares detailed engineering design drawings and cost estimates for the most complex engineering projects including, but not limited to freeways, complex interchanges and innovative intersections, major urban and rural highways, and major bridge replacement projects. These projects include highly detailed designs that attempt to minimize impacts on environmentally sensitive locations and commercial and residential properties.
• Some common tasks include establishing typical sections, setting vertical and horizontal grades.
• The incumbent at this level will independently develop and manage design plans for a roadway construction project from inception to letting.
• Performs as Project Manager on in-house or consultant-designed projects. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining project scopes; project and plan development schedules and ensuring projects are designed and delivered within the allotted budget.
• Manages consultant contracts by developing project scopes, negotiation of man-hours and fees, establishing contract time requirements, establishing design criteria, monitoring progress for work quality and quantity, reviewing acceptability of plans, and approving invoices for payment.

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

Engineer Intern Applicant – $1,923.20 Bi-Weekly
Engineer Intern 1 – $2,692.80 Bi-Weekly
Engineer Intern 2 –$2,881.60 Bi-Weekly

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

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

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