Engineering Technician Supervisor

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Engineering Technician Supervisor to lead the Pavement Research Laboratory of the Louisiana Transportation Research Center. You will plan, coordinate, supervise, and conduct laboratory and field research and testing to support DOTD objectives.

You will provide expert guidance in pavements, instrumentation, and data analysis, supervise staff and university researchers, and ensure safety and quality standards across

Qualifications

• Plans and coordinates laboratory and field research programs.
• Oversees testing to safety and quality standards.
• Provides expert technical guidance on pavements and structural performance.
• Develops findings and technical results for reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for pavement-related lab and field research.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and execute research programs.
• Oversee testing and data collection with specialized equipment.
• Apply advanced knowledge to resolve non-routine problems.
• Prepare findings and technical results for reports and presentations.
• Evaluate new concepts and methods for DOTD improvements.
• Assist supervising engineer with test equipment decisions.
• Ensure statewide applicability of research findings.
• Manage and supervise lab personnel and support staff.
• Provide training on equipment, procedures, and new technologies.

Skills

Pavement research

Laboratory supervision

Data collection

Technical guidance

Independent judgment

Education

High school/GED + 5 years sub-professional engineering experience

6 months plus 5 years sub-professional engineering experience in related areas

Thirty semester hours in engineering-related field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/engineering tech/construction field

Tools

Testing equipment

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

DOTD is seeking an Engineering Technician Supervisor to serve as the lead technical and supervisory specialist for the Pavement Research Laboratory of the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC). The position plans, coordinates, supervises, and conducts laboratory and field research and testing activities in support of DOTD objectives and in response to complex and unprecedented transportation-related problems.

This position provides expert technical guidance in pavements, instrumentation, structural performance, durability, forensic evaluations, and related infrastructure applications; makes independent decisions and recommendations regarding research methods, testing procedures, equipment, and implementation of new technologies; and supervises laboratory and field activities performed by laboratory personnel, university staff, and other assigned support staff.

The position has significant statewide programmatic impact through its role in developing, supporting, and implementing research, testing practices, and technical recommendations that influence DOTD operations, specifications, and transportation infrastructure performance across Louisiana and directly support LTRC's statewide mission.

The position is located within the Louisiana Transportation Research Center and, under the supervision of an Engineer 6, serves as the laboratory's technician supervisor and subject matter expert.

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus five years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
• Thirty semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology.

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

• Serve as the technical expert for the development and conduct of pavement-related laboratory and field research and testing activities.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and execute laboratory and field research programs involving pavement structures and related transportation infrastructure applications.
• Oversee laboratory and field testing and data collection using specialized equipment and ensure testing is performed in accordance with established procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge and independent judgment to resolve non-routine problems and develop practical solutions.
• Prepare findings, data summaries, and technical results for reports, presentations, and implementation activities.
• Evaluate new concepts, materials, methods, and procedures using current technology and provide technical recommendations to improve departmental policies, specifications, procedures, and practices.
• Assist the supervising engineer with decisions related to test equipment, test methods, specifications, and technology transfer.
• Ensure research findings and technical recommendations are developed with consideration of statewide applicability and programmatic value to DOTD and LTRC.
• Assign, review, coordinate, and supervise the work of laboratory personnel, university staff, students, and other assigned support staff engaged in laboratory and field activities.
• Provide training and guidance in the use of laboratory and field equipment, test procedures, safety requirements, and new technologies.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position is open to permanent DOTD employees only and will be filled as a promotional opportunity.

Compensation: This position is eligible for $1.00 per hour in Premium Pay for hours actually worked.

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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Amar Raghavendra
Associate Director, Research
225-767-9124
[e-mail]

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