Engineering Technician 1-4

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking an Engineering Technician in District 05, Monroe–Ouachita Parish. The role supports engineers in drafting, design, survey, and water resources tasks using CAD software, with on-the-job training and potential advancement.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least six months' sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment experience; self-motivation is key.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment experience.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft/design construction plans, changes, and contracts using CAD and related software.
• Assist in surveying and quantities calculations; maintain current certifications.
• Provide on-the-job training to newer technicians and report issues to supervisors.

Job description

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 155 – MONROE– OUACHITA PARISH

About this Job

• This position is responsible for assisting professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of drafting, design, survey, and/or water resources work in District Design Office.

• Must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

• Will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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

• Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the drafting or designing of construction plans, plan changes, and/or contracts and specifications. DOTO engineering policies and procedures apply to normal work situations in the District Design Office and/or in the field. Uses CADD and other engineering-related software programs to complete engineering drawings and/or surveys. Plots and drafts are very complex engineering and/or surveying drawings using computer and drafting software. Calculating very complex quantities. Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job in performing materials sampling and/or testing. Keeps certifications current in Materials Testing Specialty areas.

• Attends required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing engineering design and/or survey work. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower-level technicians.
• May serve as an assistant to the water well, dam and/or levee inspector. Helps inspect dams, water wells and/or levees to find and report any deficiencies or code violations. Meets with well and/or dam owners, levee boards and/or local officials to discuss water well, dam and/or levee Issues and to offer recommendations for connecting violations discovered during Inspection.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This job may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1,2,3, or 4

• Engineering Technician 1- Starting salary is $1120.00/bi-weekly

• Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $1282.40/bi-weekly

• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $1468.00/bi-weekly

• Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $1680.00/bi-weekly

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday

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

For more job specific information, please contact

Gary Eldrige

[phone]

[e-mail]

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.