Engineering Technician 1-4

Nunez Community College; Chase (LA); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist a professional engineer in drafting, design, and survey work. The role uses CADD and other engineering software to prepare drawings and contract documents, with on‑the‑job training provided.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (or six months of sub‑professional engineering experience), and the ability to apply DOTD policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, or six months of sub-professional engineering experience.
• Ability to develop structured plans and think critically to analyze information and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with DOTD procedures and engineering design standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional engineer in drafting, design, or survey work.
• Use CADD and other software to complete drawings and surveys.
• Apply DOTD engineering policies and procedures to projects.
• Prepare contract proposals and contract documents for complex projects.
• Follow Department procedures, standards, and specifications in the drafting/design process.

Skills

Developing Plans

Thinking Critically

Using Data

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CADD

Job description

District 58 – Unit 170 – Franklin Parish JOB NUMBER: 58/128431/ET1-4/09.22.2026-JB

The overall function of this position is to be responsible for assisting a professional engineer and/or higher level engineering technicians in the performance of drafting, design, and survey work. The incumbent will use engineering-related software programs to plot and draft complex engineering or survey drawings. They will also prepare contract proposals and contract documents. On-the-job training is provided. Knowledge of basic computer software is required.

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Developing Plans: The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Assist professional engineer in drafting, design, or survey work.
• Utilize a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications in the drafting or designing of construction plans.
• Apply DOTD engineering policies and procedures to normal work situation in the District Design Office and/or in the field.
• Use CADD and other engineering-related software programs to complete engineering drawings and/or survey.
• Prepare contract proposals and contract documents for more complex projects let at the District level.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as probational, job appointment, detail to special duty, voluntary demotion, or promotion.

Career Progression: This Position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Compensation:

• Engineering Technician 1 -$14.00/hour with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 2 -$16.03/hour with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 3 -$18.35/hour with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
• Engineering Technician 4 -$21.00/hour with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Contact Name: Callie Harrell

Title: ADA of Engineering

Phone Number: [phone]

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 here.

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