Engineering Intern

Plaquemines Parish (LA); Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaquemines Parish Government is seeking an Engineer Intern to assist the Chief Parish Engineer with civil projects such as roads, bridges, harbors, and drainage systems. This role offers hands-on experience under supervision and supports project teams across multiple civil infrastructure areas.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering, a valid Louisiana driver’s license, and be prepared for a post-offer medical examination and background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university.
• Transcript with practical coursework in engineering; 1–2 years related experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Satisfactory physical condition, including back, vision and hearing.
• Honesty and good moral/ethical behavior.
• Valid Louisiana Driver's License with satisfactory records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in directing civil engineering projects (roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, drainage systems, pipelines, power plants).
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor; report to the Chief Parish Engineer.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Parish Engineer Intern shall assist the Chief Engineer in the directing of civil engineering projects such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, drainage systems, pipelines, power plants. Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor. Reports to the Chief Parish Engineer.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university.
• Must provide a college transcript with practical coursework in engineering; supplemented by one to two years related experience in engineering and/or training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Satisfactory physical condition, including back, vision and hearing
• Must be honest and exhibit good moral/ethical behavior
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License with satisfactory records.

The Civil Service Department shall not be responsible for failure of the Department to receive any material mailed by an applicant nor for failure of an applicant to receive any material mailed by the Department.

Applications for examinations shall be open to all persons irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. However, applicants who are residents of Plaquemines Parish shall be accorded over non-residents.

The Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for anyone requesting such accommodations.

Unless otherwise stated on the front of this announcement, there shall be no maximum age limit for admission to examinations. The minimum age limit shall be eighteen (18) years of age for any class of work in the Parish service requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.

The starting salary for this position is stated on the front side of this Job Announcement. All appointments in the classified service shall be made at the minimum rate or such other starting rate specifically authorized by the Commission. In cases where the applicant possesses exceptional qualifications directly related to the classification to which the applicant will be appointed, the Appointing Authority can recommend to the Director that the applicant be assigned up to step 15 for that class, not in excess of the midpoint for that range. Approval is required by the Director before the appointment becomes effective.

Plaquemines Parish Government pays all classified employees bi-weekly. Employees' must have their pay directly deposited to their bank account(s). Employees' payroll check stubs are mailed to the employee's current address on file with the Civil Service Department.

The working test/probationary period for all positions shall be six months, unless otherwise stated on the front of this announcement. However, any six-month working test/probationary period may be extended for a maximum of six additional months in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

Any applicant may be disqualified if the applicant's past employment record is unsatisfactory as determined by the Civil Service Department.

Veteran Preference in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible.

If selected, as a condition of employment, applicants shall be required to satisfactorily participate in a post-offer medical examination which shall include drug testing.