Engineering Tech Consultant - Traffic Operations Field Lead

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 08-Unit 002 in Alexandria, seeks an Engineering Tech Consultant to support the District Traffic Operations Engineer with complex reviews, detour plans, crash research, and TMP preparation. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety, detail, and documentation.

You will report to Engineer 6 in Rapides Parish and may perform additional duties, including emergency support, as needed. Competitive state salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus four years of sub‑professional engineering experience; OR
• Six months of sub‑professional engineering experience, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of sub‑professional engineering experience; OR
• Twenty‑four semester hours in one of the specialized fields listed; OR
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist DTOE with complex assignments by independently managing delegated internal and external requests (plan reviews, construction project traffic control reviews, detour plans, crash research, and TMPs).
• Respond to public requests by conducting traffic operations studies and preparing reports with recommendations per directives and standards.
• Conduct complex traffic operations studies in traffic signals, posted speed requests, and intersection modifications.
• Provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower-level technicians.
• May be required to perform other duties including emergency/disaster support activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months of sub-professional engineering experience / heavy mobile equipment operation

Twenty‑four semester hours in specialized fields (architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, physics)

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 08-Unit 002 in Alexandria, seeks an Engineering Tech Consultant to support the District Traffic Operations Engineer with complex reviews, detour plans, crash research, and TMP preparation. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety, detail, and documentation.

You will report to Engineer 6 in Rapides Parish and may perform additional duties, including emergency support, as needed. Competitive state salary and benefits offered.