ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4 (OFFICE)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Baton Rouge seeks an Engineering Technician 1–4 to assist the Project Engineer in daily construction office tasks, prepare documentation, and ensure compliance with DOTD policies and federal regulations.

This role handles project records, change orders, payroll, EEO reporting, and administrative duties while coordinating with inspectors, contractors, and DOTD staff to support accurate, timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction documents for compliance with DOTD policies and contracts.
• Reconcile field books and Site Manager quantities; prepare contractor estimates and payments.
• Process Change Orders from draft through approval; maintain project documentation and records.
• Review weekly contractor payrolls; monitor wage compliance and EEO reporting.
• Assemble and submit Project Finals; ensure all records and signatures are complete.
• Manage office payrolls, SAP entries, safety inspections, and supply orders.
• Communicate with inspectors, contractors, laboratories, and DOTD staff; provide support as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

District 61- Unit 236 – Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this Job:

About this position

The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting the Project Engineer and other employees belonging to Unit 236 in the daily activities and responsibilities of the construction office.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and be able to handle unforeseen conditions or issues as they may arise.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://www.dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

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.

• Construction Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and review construction documents, ensuring compliance with DOTD policies, contract requirements, and Federal regulations including EEO, DBE, certified payroll, testing, and certifications.
• Contractor Payments & Financial Calculations: Reconcile field books and Site Manager quantities, prepare contractor estimates and payments, and perform mathematical calculations to verify fuel, asphalt, and other contract adjustments.
• Project Records & Change Orders: Process Change Orders from draft through approval, maintain project documentation, coordinate signatures, and ensure all required records are collected and properly filed for project audits and closeout.
• Payroll & EEO Compliance: Review weekly contractor payrolls, monitor wage compliance, coordinate EEO site interviews, process CUF and CP-1A forms, and manage annual FHWA-1391 reporting requirements.
• Project Finalization: Assemble and submit Project Finals to DOTD Headquarters, ensuring field books, laboratory reports, final payments, change orders, estimates, approvals, and required signatures are accurate and complete.
• Office & Administrative Management: Manage office payrolls, SAP entries, FMLA and overtime paperwork, safety inspections and records, equipment and vehicle documentation, supply orders, petty cash, invoices, and general office operations.
• Communication & Additional Support: Communicate with inspectors, contractors, laboratories, DOTD staff, and the public; manage phone, email, and mail correspondence; and provide emergency/disaster support and other duties as required.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled asProbational or Promotional

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

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Alanna Cooley

Project Engineer

225-925-7921

“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.